Software Engineer Intern

Sycamore Life Sciences, LLC; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from engineers

Hands‑on project work

In-office internship

Job summary

Sycamore Life Sciences is seeking a motivated Computer Software Engineer Intern to support the development of internal tools, automation workflows, and customer-facing applications. This in-office, part-time internship offers hands-on project work and mentorship from experienced engineers, within a fast-paced life sciences environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions, gain exposure to API integrations, data processing, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Python and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with React, Node.js, Django, or Flask.
• Experience with Git and databases (SQL/NoSQL) and API integrations.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, testing, and deploying software applications and internal tools.
• Support integration of APIs, databases, and third-party services into existing systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and sprint planning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software bugs and performance issues.
• Contribute to automation, data processing, and workflow optimization initiatives.
• Research and prototype emerging technologies relevant to the organization’s needs.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Pursuing degree in CS/SE

Tools

Git

SQL

NoSQL

APIs

Job description

Job Description

Location: Houston, TX (In Office)
Employment Type: Internship

About the Role

Sycamore Life Sciences is seeking a motivated and curious Computer Software Engineer Intern to support the development of internal tools, automation workflows, and customer‑facing applications. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, learning quickly, and contributing to real‑world software initiatives in a fast‑moving life sciences environment. This is a part‑time internship role.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, testing, and deploying software applications and internal tools
• Support integration of APIs, databases, and third‑party services into existing systems
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and sprint planning
• Troubleshoot and resolve software bugs and performance issues
• Contribute to automation, data processing, and workflow optimization initiatives
• Research and prototype emerging technologies relevant to the organization’s needs

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Working toward a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Strong foundation in programming languages such as Python and JavaScript
• Familiarity with web frameworks (React, Node.js, Django, Flask, etc.)
• Understanding of databases (SQL or NoSQL) and API integrations
• Experience with version control (Git)
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment

Highly Desired Experience

• Hands‑on experience with GPT tools and GPT APIs in building applications is greatly desired

(e.g., prompt engineering, API integration, workflow automation, or AI‑powered feature development)

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to real‑world software engineering in a growing life sciences organization
• Experience working cross‑functionally with technical and operational teams
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects with direct business impact
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and leaders
• A fast‑paced, supportive environment that encourages learning and innovation

Company Description

Established in 2015, Sycamore Life Sciences is a Houston based, Fast Growing distributor focused on providing the best selection of laboratory consumables, reagents and lab equipment. We are building the world’s largest marketplace focused primarily on laboratory sample preparation workflows. Our mission is to provide the scientist with a delightful, efficient, and purpose‑built buying experience to earn their recurring business.