Summer Intern Software Engineering
Farmington, NM - USA
Job Summary
SummerIntern-SoftwareEngineering
Location
Remote/Hybrid
Duration
Internship Duration: May August 2026
About the Role
We areseekinga motivated and detail-orientedSoftware Engineering Internto join our team for the summer. This internship offers hands-on experience working on real-world software initiatives that support internal engineering and delivery teams. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to design improve and document software solutions that enhance efficiency visibility and standardization across development workflows.
This role is ideal for students interested in software development systems integration and process improvement within modern engineering environments.
Key Responsibilities
Assistin the design and development of internal software tools dashboards or lightweight applications that support engineering and project teams.
Contribute to system integrations that improve access to data and reduce context switching for end users.
Participate in reviewing and analyzing existing development tools workflows and configurations toidentifyimprovement opportunities.
Help document recommended standards processes and best practices related to software delivery and tool usage.
Collaborate with engineers product owners and operations teams to gather requirements and share progress.
Learn and apply best practices related to version control CI/CD pipelines and software governance.
Required Qualifications
Currently pursuing abachelorsdegree insoftware engineering Information Systems or a related field.
Basic understanding of software development concepts (e.g. version control APIswebor application development).
Familiarity with at least one programming or scripting language.
Strong analytical skills with an interest in improving systems and processes.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred (but Not Required) Qualifications
Exposure to cloud platforms developer tools or low-code/no-code platforms.
Experience with Agile or DevOps concepts.
Interest in automation reporting or developer productivity tools.
WhatYoullGain
Hands-on experience working on impactful internally facing software initiatives.
Exposure to real-world engineering environments tooling and governance practices.
Mentorship from experienced software and quality engineering professionals.
Opportunities to build technical analytical and documentation skills.
A better understanding of how large teams scale and standardize software delivery.
Hourly Rate: $20.00 / hour
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About JAX:
The Jackson Laboratory is an independent nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine Connecticut California)Japan andChina. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.
Founded in 1929 JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease advancing treatments and cures for cancer neurological and immune disorders diabetes aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity integrates basic research with clinical application educates current and future scientists and provides critical data tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information please visit.
EEO Statement:
The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race color religion age mental disability physical disability medical condition gender sexual orientation genetic information ancestry marital status national origin veteran status and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
The Jackson Laboratory's mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.