Fall 2026 Software Engineering and Innovation Intern

Technical Research & Innovation Intern

As a Technical Research & Innovation Intern, you will serve as a hands-on assistant to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), supporting strategic technology exploration, prototyping, and long-term systems planning. This role blends backend developmentwith investigative work across emerging technologies—especially within the AWS ecosystem and artificial intelligence (AI). You'll help evaluate new tools and architectures, build proof-of-concept projects, and contribute to U.S. Hunger's next-generation technology roadmap.

This is a unique opportunity for technically curious individuals to gain exposure to high-level software engineering strategy while contributing directly to innovation across cloud, serverless, and AI/AGI domains.

Responsibilities

Technology Research & Exploration

• Research and summarize emerging AWS services, developer tools, and architectural frameworks.
• Explore AI, AGI, and machine learning capabilities, with a focus on integration potential using Python and C#.
• Conduct vendor comparisons and write ups for tools and platforms under CTO consideration.
• Prototype & Proof of Concept Development.
• Build lightweight prototypes and experimental features that explore new solution pathways.
• Assist in modeling cloud-native solutions using AWS Lambda, Step Functions, Bedrock, and related services.
• Participate in API development and data integration experiments using RESTful architectures.

Backend Engineering & System Design Support

• Support the maintenance and experimentation of backend services using C#/.NET on Windows Server and AWS EC2.
• Develop or refactor backend modules to test architectural ideas or system migrations.
• Participate in early design work for future system components alongside the CTO.

Documentation & Planning Support

• Generate technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and internal briefs to aid in executive decision-making.
• Track findings and help prepare presentation materials summarizing research or prototyping results.

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience with or strong interest in backend development using C# and Python.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, cloud services, or AWS basics preferred.
• Eagerness to explore AI, automation, and modern cloud-native architecture.

Soft Skills

• Inquisitive, self-motivated, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in emerging tech landscapes.
• Able to synthesize technical findings clearly in writing or visual formats.
• Strong collaborator with good time management and attention to detail.

• Physical Environment

  • Work is primarily hybrid, with scheduled in-office presence in Longwood, FL.
  • Regular computer use requires screen time and keyboard work.