Software Engineer Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Houston, TX (In Office)
Employment Type: Internship

About the Role
Sycamore Life Sciences is seeking a motivated and curious Computer Software Engineer Intern to support the development of internal tools, automation workflows, and customer‐facing applications. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, learning quickly, and contributing to real-world software initiatives in a fast‐moving life sciences environment. This is a part-time internship role.

Key Responsibilities
• Assist in designing, developing, testing, and deploying software applications and internal tools
• Support integration of APIs, databases, and third‐party services into existing systems
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and sprint planning
• Troubleshoot and resolve software bugs and performance issues
• Contribute to automation, data processing, and workflow optimization initiatives
• Research and prototype emerging technologies relevant to the organization’s needs
Preferred Skills & Experience
• Working toward a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Strong foundation in programming languages such as Python and JavaScript
• Familiarity with web frameworks (React, Node.js, Django, Flask, etc.)
• Understanding of databases (SQL or NoSQL) and API integrations
• Experience with version control (Git)
• Strong analytical, problem‐solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
Highly Desired Experience
• Hands‐on experience with GPT tools and GPT APIs in building applications is greatly desired
(e.g., prompt engineering, API integration, workflow automation, or AI‐powered feature development)
What You’ll Gain
• Exposure to real-world software engineering in a growing life sciences organization
• Experience working cross‐functionally with technical and operational teams
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects with direct business impact
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and leaders
• A fast-paced, supportive environment that encourages learning and innovation

Established in 2015, Sycamore Life Sciences is a Houston based, Fast Growing distributor focused on providing the best selection of laboratory consumables, reagents and lab equipment. We are building the world’s largest marketplace focused primarily on laboratory sample preparation workflows. Our mission is to provide the scientist with a delightful, efficient, and purpose-built buying experience to earn their recurring business.

Company Description

Established in 2015, Sycamore Life Sciences is a Houston based, Fast Growing distributor focused on providing the best selection of laboratory consumables, reagents and lab equipment. We are building the world’s largest marketplace focused primarily on laboratory sample preparation workflows. Our mission is to provide the scientist with a delightful, efficient, and purpose-built buying experience to earn their recurring business.