Computer Science Intern

and the job listing Expires on September 15, 2026 Position Title: Computer Science Co-op/Internship About the Company D&D Motor Systems, Inc. is a trusted leader in the design and manufacturing of high-performance electric DC, AC, & Permanent Magnet motors and controllers for a wide range of e-mobility and industrial applications, such as electric cars, golf carts, neighborhood electric vehicle, go-karts, mining vehicles and hydraulic lifts. As a veteran owned company with over 24 years of industry excellence, we combine innovative engineering with a hands-on, customer-first approach. At D&D, we foster a collaborative environment that values creativity, autonomy, and practical problem-solving. Our culture is rooted in quality, innovation, and a commitment to empowering the electric vehicle community. You’ll be joining a small, tight-knit team where your contributions will directly impact the business and our customers. About the Role We are seeking a driven and versatile Computer Science Intern to join our engineering and operations team. In this hybrid technical/business role, you will work alongside experienced engineers and fellow co-ops to improve our web infrastructure, develop internal automation tools, and support ecommerce operations. A strong emphasis is placed on leveraging AI tools — such as Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and similar platforms — to accelerate development, improve code quality, and automate repetitive workflows. You will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the company’s websites, optimizing SEO and Google Analytics tracking, and building tools for marketing automation, order management, and customer portals. Responsibilities Enhance website visibility and performance by systematically updating meta tags, refining site architecture, and improving core web vitals to strengthen SEO rankings. Collaborate with the engineering team to support dynamic frontend content and efficiently store application data using Firebase and PHP. Integrate backend services to synchronize internal inventory and pricing systems with external e-commerce platforms like PayPal, Amazon, and eBay. Leverage AI-powered tools — including Claude, ChatGPT, and GitHub Copilot — for prompt engineering, code generation, debugging, and optimization to accelerate development workflows and maintain a clean, well-structured codebase that is easy to maintain and scale. Apply AI-assisted automation to SEO and ecommerce workflows — including scripted keyword research, automated meta tag generation, product listing optimization, and AI-driven reporting — to improve search visibility and streamline platform management across Amazon, eBay, and the company website. Qualifications Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s (Junior/Senior) or Master’s degree in Computer Science , Software Engineering , or any related field Proficiency in at least one mainstream language – C/C++, Java or Python Familiarity with backend services like Firebase , Node.js , PHP or other serverless/cloud-based tools like AWS, GCP, or Azure is a plus Demonstrated experience using AI coding and productivity tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, or similar platforms to accelerate development, write cleaner code, and automate tasks — especially in SEO or ecommerce contexts — is highly preferred Experience with SEO concepts, Google Analytics, Google Ads, or Rank Tracker tools is advantageous; familiarity with using AI tools (e.g. Claude, ChatGPT) to automate SEO tasks or ecommerce workflows is a strong plus Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset Excellent communication and collaboration skills Prior professional experience is a plus , but not required Candidate MUST be a resident of New York state or be willing to become a resident before starting the internship. Requirements are a New York State license and a formal Lease or Housing Agreement. This is so we can get a partial re-imbursement from NYSERDA. Any offer is contingent upon getting that NYSERDA approval. It is our goal to hire the candidate full time upon completion of the approximate 3 month internship. What You’ll Gain Hands-on experience across the full software development lifecycle Practical exposure to ecommerce systems, analytics, marketing, and internal tooling Direct involvement in projects that impact both customer experience and internal operations Mentorship from engineers and business owners in a collaborative, small-team environment A strong portfolio of real-world contributions in web development and process automation Hands-on experience applying AI tools such as Claude and ChatGPT to real business problems — from code generation and SEO automation to ecommerce workflow optimization Compensation & Schedule Hourly Rate : $ 20/hour ( No funds avail for Relocation or Lodging ) Total hours/week : 40 hours (On Site ONLY – NO Remote Work) Schedule : Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Start Date : ASAP (Minimum internship period is 4 months) Location : East Syracuse, New York . In person ( no possibility for remote work ) #J-18808-Ljbffr