Job Description
Join our dynamic Portland-based team for an urgent summer internship opportunity! Innovate Northwest Labs is seeking motivated students to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge technology projects. This paid internship offers mentorship from industry experts, flexible scheduling around your academic commitments, and direct exposure to real-world software development. Work in our vibrant downtown office near transit hubs, collaborate on impactful projects, and build your professional network in Oregon's thriving tech scene. Perfect for students seeking resume-building experience before returning to school!
Responsibilities
- Assist in full-stack development for cloud-based applications
- Conduct user experience research and usability testing
- Collaborate on agile development sprints using JIRA
- Create technical documentation and API specifications
- Participate in daily stand-ups and code reviews
- Develop solutions for local business client projects
- Contribute to open-source initiatives
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in accredited college/university program
- Basic proficiency in JavaScript/Python or equivalent
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to work 20-40 hours/week during summer term
- Comfortable with remote collaboration tools (Slack, Zoom)
- Portfolio or academic projects demonstrating coding ability