Software Engineering Intern - Onsite, Hardware-Driven Ops

Vital Lyfe; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Lyfe in Torrance, CA is seeking a Software Engineering Intern to help build the software behind a high-demand consumer hardware product. You’ll work with senior engineers on tools, data systems, and cloud infrastructure that power manufacturing, tracking, and delivery of thousands of units.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in backend services, APIs, and dashboards, contributing to projects that bridge software and hardware in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• Strong programming fundamentals and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience with Python or TypeScript.
• Interest in software that supports real-world products and operations.
• Familiarity with APIs, web applications or cloud-based systems.
• Practical and curious with ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve internal tools for real-time production visibility.
• Write integrations and scripts to connect systems and ensure data reliability.
• Design and maintain dashboards for operational data insights.
• Assist with backend and cloud infrastructure as we scale.
• Debug issues, write tests, and ship improvements with senior engineers.

Skills

Programming fundamentals

Python or TypeScript

APIs/web/cloud familiarity

Problem solving/ownership

Fast-paced environment

Education

Pursuing CS/SE degree (internship)

Tools

AWS

SQL

React

Job description

Vital Lyfe in Torrance, CA is seeking a Software Engineering Intern to help build the software behind a high-demand consumer hardware product. You’ll work with senior engineers on tools, data systems, and cloud infrastructure that power manufacturing, tracking, and delivery of thousands of units.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in backend services, APIs, and dashboards, contributing to projects that bridge software and hardware in a fast-paced startup environment.