IS SOFTWARE DESIGN SERVICES INTERN

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Learning and development opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Onsite medical clinic

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is seeking a Software Design Services Intern to support and extend our IS systems. This role offers hands-on experience across the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to testing, with a project tailored to your skills and study focus.

You will work 15–20 hours weekly for six months, contributing to optimization and documentation efforts. Ideal candidates are CSU Chico or Butte College students pursuing CS or IS, with curiosity, collaboration, and

Qualifications

• Must be CSU Chico or Butte College student majoring in Computer Science or Information Systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with OO programming or scripting languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain existing software systems.
• Gather requirements from users for new development and existing projects.
• Design and develop software solutions to meet requirements.
• Prepare and present software solutions.
• Document code for internal use and end-user best practice.
• Participate in software code reviews.
• Document and categorize existing software and automation systems for optimization.
• Perform unit and end-user testing of new software development.
• Must be able to work at least 15–20 hours a week.
• Regular attendance and timely check-ins with supervisor.

Skills

Software design

Requirements gathering

Code reviews

Unit testing

Documentation

Education

CSU Chico student

Butte Community College student

Tools

SQL Server

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Get to Know Us

Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that's in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people. We’re committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that’s in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

Get to Know This Role

The Information Services (IS) department supports the brewery by providing technological solutions and support to all business units. A software design services intern will help in implementation and support of the various technical solutions. The Intern will experience a wide variety of areas within software development. The Information Services (IS) department supports the brewery by providing technological solutions and support to all business units. A software design services intern will help with implementation and support of the various technical solutions. The Intern will experience a wide variety of areas within software development. This position requires a minimum of 15 hours per week, up to a maximum of 20, depending on schedule, for a duration of 6 months. Throughout the internship, the Intern will take on a project tailored to their skill level, educational focus, and business needs and priorities. In addition to day-to-day support and troubleshooting, the Intern will also lead a discovery and documentation project evaluating existing systems to identify functionality that is redundant, replaceable, or a candidate for optimization.

What’s In It For You

We’re committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we’re offering $16.90 hourly compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications, and geographical location.
But base pay is just the beginning. We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave. We foster a culture of work-life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their generous paid time off.

• generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions,
• providing learning and development opportunities,
• and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings,
• state-of-the‑art equipment,
• and preventative care.
• medical, dental, and vision insurance,
• an onsite medical clinic,
• as well as mental health and well‑being benefits including paid sick leave.
• We foster a culture of work‑life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their generous paid time off.

What You Will Do

• Support and maintain existing software systems
• Gather requirements from users for new development and existing projects.
• Design and develop software solutions to meet requirements.
• Prepare and present software solutions
• Document code for internal use and end‑user best practice
• Participate in software code reviews
• Document and categorize existing software and automation systems, identifying redundant, replaceable, or optimization opportunities
• Perform Unit and End user testing of new software development
  
• Must be able to work at least 15-20 hours a week
• A pattern of regular, prompt, dependable attendance is essential to the position
• Regular check‑ins with supervisor to stay aligned on priorities and progress

Please Apply if You Have

• Must be a CSU, Chico or Butte Community College Student, majoring in Computer Science or Information Systems required
• Team Player – must be willing to help where needed
• Eager to learn new concepts and methods
• Basic understanding of software life cycles
• Preferred familiarity with RDBMS: Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Preferred familiarity with OO programming / scripting languages: Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, C#, TypeScript
• Know when to ask questions or ask for assistance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Creativity and ingenuity in problem solving is desired
• A personal or academic side project you're passionate about (an app, game, automation script, etc.) is a strong plus

Additional Requirements to Consider Before Applying

• You must be at least 18 years of age to perform the duties of this position for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
• Selected candidate must pass a pre‑employment, post offer background check.

Before applying for this role, please review the full job description, including the physical demands and working environment: https://sierranevada.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&id=3237

Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm Pacific Time on August 18th, 2026

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer