Summer 2023 Software Engineer Internship

Key Skills

Agile methodologies, AWS, Cloud computing, Data Analysis, Django, Python Programming

Job Description

As a Software Engineer Intern at C4ADS, you will work with our software development team on full-stack web application development. Our software team creates new tools for analyzing and disseminating publicly available data for the rest of C4ADS and partner organizations aligned with our mission. You will have an opportunity to learn through experience, work in a fast-paced environment, and build a portfolio. You will also learn about our analytical workflows for open-source data analysis and tools such as Palantir and Windward, and develop software features that enhance our ability to create analytical impact. Software Engineer Interns receive one-on-one mentorship to advance their professional development.

PAST SOFTWARE ENGINEER INTERNS HAVE:

• Collaborated side-by-side with engineers on software development
• Optimized the search speed of our applications with mentorship
• Modified and improved data storage and loading
• Developed features of a critical production application
• Learned how to use AWS cloud tools and run code in a cloud environment
• Presented work to the company and grant stakeholders

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Contribute to sprint-based, agile software development projects for internal and public-facing web applications
• Create or contribute to development of tools for analysis and information distribution
• Contribute to mplement internal process improvements like automating manual workflows, optimizing data delivery, re-designing existing application infrastructure for greater scalability and performance, etc.
• Work with analytical teams to understand and support their workflows through with software product features
• Assist theteam with optimizing and improving existing resources and tools

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Experience in ull-stack web development with Python and/or Django
• A strong commitment to personal and professional development
• Experience working with relational databases (eg. Postgres) and cloud services (e.g. AWS)
• Experience managing projects with git and working on development in a team environment
• Interest in our mission to develop technology tools and methodologies to expand global data transparency and counter illicit networks.

Compensation

• Interns may receive a discretionary stipend of up to $9,600 per semester to help offset the cost of participating in an internship program.

Eligibility

• Current undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates are welcome to apply.
• C4ADS offers full-time (35-40 hrs/wk) internships. Part-time schedules may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis.
• Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. C4ADS does not sponsor work authorizations for interns. Non-U.S. citizen applicants should consult available resources to understand and prepare all necessary documentation prior to pursuing an internship opportunity at C4ADS.
• We will continue to offer the option of remote internships for the coming semester. Interns will be provided with all equipment necessary for the internship program.

Please direct all internship-related inquiries to internships@c4ads.org.