Software Engineering Intern

Since 1952, the agency has supplied office and administrative temps to businesses in Wisconsin. We're looking for a Software Engineering Intern. The intern will work on internal tools and APIs used by our support and operations staff. Daily standup on Google Meet, everything else async on Slack. You can work from home anywhere in the US. We have no office requirement. We keep meetings to a minimum and work mostly async. Equipment is provided, including a laptop.

The work

Join the daily 15-minute standup on Google Meet and post a short written update in Slack. Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations. Raise pull requests on GitHub and respond to code review comments within a day. Pair with other engineers over screen share to work through tricky problems. Update the README and internal Confluence pages when you change how something works.

About you

Based in the US for the duration of the internship. Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply. Own laptop with at least 8 GB RAM and a reliable internet connection. Good grasp of at least one programming language: Python, Java, JavaScript or C++. Basic understanding of data structures, OOP and how HTTP requests work.

10-12 weeks, starting Summer 2027. Stipend: $39.50 - $52.00 per hour.

Perks: Intern events and speaker sessions (virtual), Flexible hours, Final presentation to leadership, Paid company holidays, Learning and development stipend.

Duration: 10-12 weeks. Start: Summer 2027.

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