Software Development Intern at Sound Physicians

United States

$0.017k - $0.022k

<p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong></p> <p>The Software Development Intern will assist with general AI‑driven automation initiatives that support Sound&rsquo;s information systems. This role provides hands‑on experience with applied automation, workflow optimization, and Agile delivery, with exposure to building, validating, and improving AI‑assisted solutions used by internal teams.</p> <p><strong>The Details:&nbsp; </strong>This is a full-time remote opportunity. 10-week internship that will run from June 1st through August 7th, 2026.</p> <p>&nbsp;<strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with team members across engineering, product, and operations</li> <li>Participate in the team&rsquo;s Agile development process, including daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives</li> <li>Support AI‑enabled automations, such as task routing, data validation, summarization, classification, or notification workflows</li> <li>Assist with configuring, testing, and refining rule‑based and AI‑assisted automations integrated into existing systems</li> <li>Help define automation inputs, prompts, decision logic, and expected outputs under guidance</li> <li>Evaluate automation results for accuracy, consistency, and usefulness; document findings and improvement ideas</li> <li>Assist with maintaining documentation related to automation workflows and usage guidelines</li> <li>Responsibilities will vary based on the candidate&rsquo;s interests and</li> </ul> <p><strong>VALUES</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Work Ethic </strong>&ndash; Dedication to getting the job done well and on time; a can‑do attitude</li> <li><strong>Teamwork </strong>&ndash; Ability to contribute effectively within highly matrixed teams</li> <li><strong>Self</strong><strong>‑Motivation </strong>&ndash; Proactively takes initiative with limited direction and seeks opportunities to learn</li> <li><strong>Collaboration </strong>&ndash; Works well with others and incorporates diverse perspectives in problem‑solving</li> </ul> <p><strong>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES</strong></p> <ul> <li>Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.</li> <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li> <li>Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Ability to collaborate with department staff and other functional units.</li> <li>Experience or coursework in software development</li> <li>Currently learning, or have experience in, any of the following areas: QA practices, positive and negative test scenarios</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li> </ul> <p><strong>NICE‑TO‑HAVE AI &amp; AUTOMATION SKILLS</strong></p> <p><em>(Not required; used to tailor learning opportunities)</em></p> <ul> <li>Introductory understanding of AI concepts (e.g., models, prompts, inputs/outputs)</li> <li>Interest in <strong>AI-assisted automation</strong> and intelligent workflow design</li> <li>Exposure to low-code/no-code tools, scripting, or automation platforms</li> <li>Familiarity with concepts such as summarization, classification, extraction, or decision support</li> <li>Ability to think critically about automation quality, edge cases, and failure scenarios</li> <li>Awareness of responsible AI practices, including data privacy and appropriate use</li> <li>Curiosity, experimentation mindset, and willingness to iterate based on feedback</li> </ul> <p><strong>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE</strong></p> <ul> <li>Previous Internship or work experience in a professional IT or IS environment preferred</li> <li>Relevant coursework specifically focused on duties outlined in this position preferred</li> <li>Must be currently enrolled, or recently graduated from an accredited school, focusing on a relevant area of study</li> <li>Preferred area of study: Computer Science or Computer Engineering</li> <li>Other areas of study for consideration: Math and Physics</li> <li>Junior and Senior level students preferred</li> </ul> <p><strong>PAY RANGE</strong></p> <p>$17-$22 per hour. Exact pay will be determined based on candidate experience, geographical location, and size/complexity of the program being supported.</p>