Software Engineering Internship

Speria; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Speria is seeking motivated students for a paid internship in Atlanta to apply classroom knowledge to real software projects. You will work in a collaborative, production-level engineering environment, contributing to code, tests, and tooling under supervision.

You’ll gain exposure to professional software development practices, participate in stand-ups, and learn how teams plan, build, test, and deliver production improvements. This internship runs for about 10–12 weeks and pays accordingly.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a CS/SE degree with coursework in software development.
• Foundational programming knowledge from coursework or labs.
• Interest in APIs, databases, cloud tech, or connected devices.

Responsibilities

• Support development, testing, debugging, or enhancement of software features.
• Write clean, maintainable code with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Participate in stand-ups, planning sessions, technical discussions, and code reviews.
• Assist with automated tests, documentation, tooling, or workflow improvements.
• Investigate clearly scoped issues and communicate progress, questions, and blockers.
• Collaborate with engineering team members to learn how professional software teams plan, build, test, review, and deliver improvements.

Skills

Programming languages

Problem solving

Communication

Learning mindset

Education

CS/SE degree

Tools

Git

GitHub

Job description

About the Role

Speria develops software and connected technologies that help businesses across the live animal protein industry improve visibility, coordination, and operational performance. We are looking for students who are excited to apply classroom knowledge to meaningful software development work.

This paid internship provides hands-on experience in a collaborative, production-level engineering environment.

What You’ll Work On

• Supporting the development, testing, debugging, or enhancement of software features
• Writing clean and maintainable code with guidance from experienced engineers
• Participating in stand-ups, planning sessions, technical discussions, and code reviews
• Assisting with automated tests, documentation, development tooling, or workflow improvements
• Investigating clearly scoped issues and communicating progress, questions, and blockers
• You’ll collaborate with engineering team members while learning how professional software teams plan, build, test, review, and deliver production improvements.

What We’re Looking For

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or another programming language
• Foundational programming knowledge developed through coursework, labs, or projects
• Interest in software, data, APIs, databases, cloud technology, connected devices, or operational systems
• Curiosity, strong problem-solving skills, clear communication, and a willingness to learn
• Bonus, not required: Git, GitHub, capstone, hackathon, portfolio, or personal project experience

Why Speria

• Contribute meaningful technical work instead of observation-only assignments
• Gain exposure to real-world software development practices and production-quality standards
• Build debugging, documentation, collaboration, and technical communication skills
• Complete a paid internship expected to run approximately 10 to 12 weeks