Summer Internship – Software Development Engineer
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Job Description
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, with a mission to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. They offer a wide range of products and services that support research, analysis, discovery, and diagnostics, impacting industries like healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food safety, and environmental monitoring. Their commitment to excellence is evident in their focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Job Description: Summer Internship – Software Development Engineer in San Jose, CA
This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of life sciences software applications within Thermo Fisher’s R&D organization. As part of the CMD software team in San Jose, CA, interns will work on applications for Mass Spectrometry Data and Instruments.
Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and deploy software applications with a strong Web UI component. This involves building data acquisition and workflow software for controlling mass spectrometry instruments, processing raw data, and generating reports.
• Develop and integrate GPT/AI based improvements for applications. This exciting area of development focuses on leveraging the latest advancements in artificial intelligence to enhance software capabilities.
• Build backend services using microservices paradigms and support front-end Web UI development. This requires a strong understanding of both backend and frontend development principles.
• Participate in code, design, and test plan reviews. Interns will gain valuable experience in collaborating with experienced engineers to ensure high-quality software.
• Develop software in C# on the backend and/or Web development with TypeScript on the frontend. This internship provides hands-on experience with industry-standard programming languages.
Qualifications:
• Undergraduate student completing a Computer Science or Biotechnology related degree between December 2025 and June 2026.
• Passion for User Interaction, User Interfaces, and web development. This role requires a strong interest in creating user-friendly and engaging applications.
• Knowledge of web programming frameworks like React and TypeScript. Hands-on experience with these frameworks is essential for success.
• Curiosity about Scientific Data Processing. An interest in understanding the scientific context behind the software development is beneficial.
• 0 years of work experience required; previous related internships preferred.
• Consistent track record of results demonstrating integrity, innovation, involvement, and intensity.
• Energized through championing change, driven in getting results, and savvy in navigating ambiguity.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence.
Start Date:
The internship program is set to begin on either May 12th or June 16th, 2025, for a duration of 10-12 weeks, depending on student availability and academic calendars.
Compensation & Relocation:
• hourly rate between $21.50 – $28.75 depending on location.
• Relocation stipend of $5,000 for students located 50+ miles away from the internship location.
