Simulation Software Engineer Intern (Simulation)

TL;DR

Simulation Software Engineer Intern (Simulation/GameDev): Developing and enhancing interactive web-based simulations for nursing and healthcare education with an accent on applying software engineering skills to educational technology. Focus on contributing to real products, learning agile development workflows, and identifying technical issues.

Location: Remote or home-based role, open to various locations in the Eastern and Central Time Zones.

Salary: $28/hour for undergraduate students, $30/hour for graduate students

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in information and analytics, helping researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for society.

What you will do

• Contribute to the development and improvement of interactive software simulations.
• Work with a cross-functional team to understand product goals and user needs.
• Write, test, and improve code under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Participate in team planning, reviews, and continuous improvement activities.
• Learn and apply software engineering best practices and team workflows.
• Help identify and solve technical issues in a clear, thoughtful way.
• Document work to support shared understanding and future development.

Requirements

• Be currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date of May 2027.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of programming and software development concepts, including data structures and algorithm development.
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming principles.
• Display an interest in learning tools such as game engines or simulation platforms, such as Unity 3D Game Engine.
• Possess experience with or willingness to learn source control systems such as Plastic, SCM, and Git.
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills to document findings and share ideas clearly.
• Be able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Be self-driven and open to receiving and applying constructive feedback.

Culture & Benefits

• Part of the Rising TIDE internship program designed to foster inclusion and provide individuals with work experience.
• Opportunity to develop a pipeline of talent for entry-level post-graduation opportunities.
• Work within a collaborative, agile development team.
• Committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process, including accommodations for disabilities.
• An equal opportunity employer, considering qualified applicants without regard to various protected characteristics.