Software & ML Intern: Build Real-World Infrastructure

CYVL; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyvl in Boston-based offices is seeking a Summer Engineering Intern to contribute to real product features across frontend and backend. You will work directly on our platform power, APIs, and machine learning models, with your work going into production and visible to customers.

The role offers collaboration with engineering and product teams to learn scalable, production-grade software in a fast-moving startup environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Basic understanding of databases and SQL (Postgres experience a plus).
• Comfortable working with AI coding agents as part of a normal development workflow.
• Excitement to learn new technologies and apply them quickly.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Able to work in person at our Somerville, MA office.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to real product features that ship to customers, both frontend and backend.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers to build features that help governments build infrastructure faster.
• Write well tested code for APIs and services using Python and Supabase.
• Gain experience with cloud-based tools and DevOps workflows.
• Develop real fluency with AI coding agents on a large production codebase: how to direct them, review their output, and know when to work by hand.
• Work closely with engineers who will invest in your growth — regular pairing, thorough code reviews, and direct feedback on your work.

Skills

Python

SQL

AI coding agents

Frontend & Backend basics

Communication

Education

CS/Software Engineering degree pursuit

Tools

React

Supabase

Docker/Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Job description

Cyvl in Boston-based offices is seeking a Summer Engineering Intern to contribute to real product features across frontend and backend. You will work directly on our platform power, APIs, and machine learning models, with your work going into production and visible to customers.

The role offers collaboration with engineering and product teams to learn scalable, production-grade software in a fast-moving startup environment.