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Intern, Software Engineer
Opengov
US | Massachusetts | BostonFresher2h agovia Ashby
About the Role
As a Software Engineering Intern at OpenGov, you will contribute to production features used by real customers, working across the full stack alongside full-time engineers. This is a hands-on internship focused on writing code that ships and delivering enterprise-grade software at scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and ship features across the production codebase, contributing to web applications and APIs for government customers.
- Design, document, and implement REST API endpoints in collaboration with senior engineers.
- Write unit and integration tests alongside feature work to develop habits around code quality and test coverage.
- Participate in code reviews, both giving and receiving feedback.
- Collaborate with engineers during sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives within an agile engineering team.
- Investigate and resolve bugs and performance issues in a production environment.
- Explore AI-assisted development tools to accelerate workflow and integrate AI into daily engineering tasks.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent program.
- Proficiency in at least one modern programming language: TypeScript, JavaScript, React, or Node.
- Experience building with AI-driven UX, agents, and workflow automation.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and communicate technical problems clearly.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Curiosity and a self-starter mindset; eager to learn from feedback and iterate quickly.
Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as Angular, React, or Redux.
- Basic experience with Git or similar version control tools.
- Personal or open-source projects; GitHub link welcome.
- Strong written or verbal communication skills.
- GPA 3.0+.
Compensation
- Boston, MA: $30 per hour.
- Final compensation will be determined by qualifications, expertise, and geographical location.