Software Engineering Intern / Co-op

Location: On-site in South San Francisco, United States

Company

hirify.global manufactures drone motors and robot actuators in the United States and develops products for the global market.

What you will do

• Build and maintain internal web applications and services supporting engineering and manufacturing operations.
• Develop full-stack features with TypeScript, React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL.
• Containerize, deploy, and operate AWS services while improving CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code.
• Integrate factory equipment and test stations with software systems for data collection and monitoring.
• Write automated tests, participate in code reviews, maintain technical documentation, and conduct assigned research.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and production teams to turn factory needs into working software.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship or co-op period.
• Strong TypeScript/JavaScript skills with familiarity with React and Node.js.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases; PostgreSQL is preferred.
• Fluency with Git and the command line, plus Linux basics.
• Familiarity with Docker and container-based deployment.
• AWS fundamentals, including ECS, RDS, IAM, CloudFront, and ALB.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions or similar tools.
• Networking basics, including DNS, TLS/certificates, subnets, firewalls, and VPN.
• Previous internship, personal project, or project-based student organization experience; examples include Formula SAE, Rocketry, Design Build Fly, and hackathons.
• Strong interest in robotics, drone technology, manufacturing, or technology startups; ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment; good communication skills and willingness to learn.

Nice to have

• Terraform experience.
• Experience with MQTT or other industrial/IoT protocols.
• Experience writing unit, integration, or end-to-end automated tests.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on internship and co-op work alongside full-time engineers.
• Collaboration with engineering, operations, and production teams.
• Work on projects supporting drone motor manufacturing and factory operations.
• Full-time on-site engagement in South San Francisco.