Software Engineering Intern, Contract 4 months, Mostly Onsite, Durham, NC

Description

This is a hands-on software engineering internship with a leading medical device and software company, ideal for students pursuing software engineering or related technical degrees. As part of a collaborative software development and testing team, you will contribute to real-world software for biotechnology medical devices and gain exposure to medical imaging technologies. The internship offers full-time work during the summer (May August), with the potential to continue part-time during the fall and spring semesters.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a cross-functional software development and testing team supporting biotechnology medical devices
• Learn and understand software and system requirements from both a technical and end-user perspective
• Assist with the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications, primarily within a .NET framework
• Write, execute, and maintain unit and integration tests under the guidance of senior engineers
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and team discussions to gain exposure to best practices
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues with support from the engineering team
• Help manage assigned tasks, priorities, and deadlines in alignment with project goals
• Document work and contribute ideas, recommendations, and solutions during development activities
• Gain exposure to software development in a regulated medical device environment, including compliance with U.S. FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and other applicable standards
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required:

• Rising Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical/science field
• Foundational understanding of biotechnology or biomedical concepts
• Coding or scripting experience (academic or project-based experience acceptable)
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (C#, Python, Java, or similar)
• Ability to learn new technical concepts quickly and work in a federally regulated environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

Preferred

• Exposure to .NET / C# through coursework or projects
• Interest in medical imaging or medical device software
• Experience with unit testing or debugging (academic experience is fine)
• Familiarity with Agile or structured software development processes
• Experience with images and/or graphics
• GPA: >3.0 (overall)

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