About the role#
We are looking for a Software Engineer Intern to join our Technology team in Tampa. You will work under the direct supervision and mentorship of experienced engineers as part of an Agile Scrum team. This role offers hands-on experience with the full software development lifecycle, including the responsible use of AI-assisted tools for coding, testing, and debugging.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications and features.
- Participate in Scrum activities like sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with software engineers, product owners, and other team members.
- Use modern source-control workflows, including Git, branches, and pull requests.
- Use AI-assisted development tools to support coding, research, and problem solving.
- Review, test, and validate AI-generated code to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Assist with troubleshooting software defects and implementing fixes.
- Develop and execute unit tests or other automated tests.
- Create and maintain technical documentation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's program for Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, AI/ML, or a related field.
- You must be actively attending a college or university in the Tampa Bay area.
- A basic understanding of computer systems and troubleshooting concepts.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Familiarity with programming languages such as C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or Java.
- A basic understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and software design.
- Familiarity with Git or other source control systems.
- Exposure to web development, APIs, SQL, or cloud-based application development.
- Interest in AI-assisted tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or Claude.
- Experience with personal, academic, or hackathon software projects is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site position based in Tampa, Florida.
- This is a part-time, paid internship.
- We do not provide sponsorship for this role.
About Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.
Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. provides mission management services for private flight departments. Founded in 1959, the company supports business, government, and humanitarian aviation operations. It is based in Houston, Texas, and maintains a global presence with offices in the United Kingdom, Brazil, and Hong Kong. The firm employs nearly 900 people and specializes in flight planning, ground support, and aviation fuel services.
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