Software Engineer Intern

Notre Dame; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Education reimbursement

Learning & development

Job summary

Notre Dame in Seattle is seeking a driven software engineering intern to join the AI Assisted Review team. You will design agentic tools for a Word plugin, build integrations with DocuSign products, and manage work with Jira.

You’ll write code in C#, React, and Python, participate in reviews, and help ensure robust, test-driven features. The role emphasizes hands-on development, hybrid work 1–2 days per week in the Seattle hub, and exposure to LLM/RAG-powered workflows.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, with expected graduation between December 2027 and May/June 2028.
• Experience with foundational CS concepts such as data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Experience with at least one of: C#, JavaScript/TypeScript and React, or Python.
• Familiarity with Git/GitHub and code reviews.
• Ability to work from the Seattle hub location in a hybrid arrangement (1–2 days in-office per week).
• Interest in building end-to-end software features and plugin-based experiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the AI Assisted Review team to design and implement agentic tools for the contract redlining assistant in the Word plugin.
• Contribute to integrations between AI Assisted Review and DocuSign products like Agreement Manager, Agreement Desk, and CLM.
• Create, manage, and track work using Jira tickets with up-to-date status and documentation.
• Write clean, maintainable code in C#, React, and Python; participate in code reviews and feedback loops.
• Develop and run tests to validate functionality, performance, and robustness of new features.
• Debug issues across the stack including Word plugin, backend services, and integrations.
• Release changes behind feature flags using Azure DevOps and Optimizely with deployment and rollback practices.

Skills

Data structures

Algorithms

Software design

C#

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

Python

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with the AI Assisted Review team to design and implement agentic tools supporting the contract redlining assistant in the Microsoft Word plugin.
• Contribute to integrations and knowledge-sharing features between AI Assisted Review and other DocuSign products such as Agreement Manager, Agreement Desk, and CLM.
• Build and maintain a clear project plan with defined milestones and deliverables for the 3.5-month internship.
• Create, manage, and track work using Jira tickets, keeping status and documentation updated.
• Write clean, maintainable code in C#, React, and Python.
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality and reliability.
• Develop and run tests to validate functionality, performance, and robustness of new features.
• Debug issues across the stack including Word plugin, backend services, and integrations.
• Release changes behind feature flags using Azure DevOps and Optimizely, following deployment and rollback practices.
• Use large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and agentic tools responsibly to improve contract analysis and user experience.
• Prepare and deliver a final presentation summarizing the project, technical design, results, and lessons learned.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, with expected graduation between December 2027 and May/June 2028.
• Experience with foundational computer science concepts such as data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Experience with at least one of the following: object-oriented programming (e.g., C#), front-end development (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript and React), or scripting and data processing (e.g., Python).
• Familiarity with software development practices including version control (e.g., Git/GitHub) and code reviews.
• Ability to work from the Seattle hub location in a hybrid arrangement (minimum 1-2 days per week in-office) during the internship.
• Preferred qualifications include prior project or coursework experience building end-to-end software features, exposure to C#, React, Python, LLMs, RAG, agentic tools, experimentation frameworks, feature flagging tools, CI/CD pipelines, and interest in plugin-based experiences.
• Experience using Jira or similar tools to manage tasks and collaborate with a software engineering team.
• Interest in contract lifecycle management, enterprise SaaS products, or tools supporting legal and business workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to team partners.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range in Washington: $38 to $45 per hour, depending on knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Paid Time Off including earned time off and paid company holidays based on region.
• Paid Parental Leave up to six months following birth, adoption, or foster care placement.
• Full health benefits plans with options for 100% employer-paid coverage and minimum employee contributions from day one.
• Retirement plans with potential employer contributions.
• Learning and development opportunities including coaching, online courses, and education reimbursements.
• Compassionate care leave for paid time off following loss of a loved one or other life-changing events.