Summer Intern - Software Engineering
Location
Remote/Hybrid
Duration
Internship Duration: May – August 2026
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Software Engineering Intern to 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
Assist in 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 to identify improvement 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 a bachelor's degree in software engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
Basic understanding of software development concepts (e.g., version control, APIs, web or 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.
What You’ll Gain
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 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. 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 www.jax.org.
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.
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What We Do
Cancer. Diabetes. Alzheimer’s. Heart Disease. Parkinson’s. The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) leads the search to cure diseases rooted in our DNA. Founded in 1929, we are an NCI-designated Cancer Center since 1983 and an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit research organization with over 90 years of experience in genetics and genomics research. JAX blends the brightest minds with state-of-the-art resources to accelerate discovery. Areas of Discovery (75+ Principal Investigators, >250 Ph.D.s, M.D.s, and D.V.M.s): • Cancer: We are a National Cancer Institute designated Cancer Center focusing on cancer initiation, progression, prevention and therapies. • Developmental/reproductive biology: birth defects, Down syndrome, osteoporosis, fertility • Immunology: HIV-AIDS, anemia, autoimmunity, cancer immunology, immune disorders, lupus, transplant rejection • Metabolic diseases: atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, microbiome • Neurobiology: blindness, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, deafness, epilepsy, glaucoma, macular degeneration, neurodegenerative diseases • Neurobehavioral disorders: autism, addiction, depression Supporting Global Research: • The JAX Mouse Repository and Scientific Services are among the premier resources available for biomedical research. Committed to Education: • Summer Student Program (undergrad & high school) • Teaching the Genome Generation Short Course • Ph.D. programs: U. Maine, Tufts University and U. Connecticut • Courses, Conferences and Workshops
