Software Engineering Intern

Description

ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THIS EXPECTATIONS FORM FOR THE FIRST PART OF THE APPLICATION.  AT THE END, THERE IS A LINK TO THE FULL APPLICATION FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN JOINING US.

Here is the updated job posting, explicitly highlighting the hands-on opportunity to see your code deployed live in a physical clinical environment.

This rare bridge between software engineering and direct clinical application provides incredible resume substance for a developer looking to stand out.

Software Engineering & Full-Stack Developer Intern

About EpiBuild

EpiBuild helps entrepreneurs and businesses “build the epiphany” by providing high-tier web design, application development, scalable marketing infrastructure, and cross-industry business services. We develop and grow an ecosystem of partners across healthcare, legal, finance, and real estate. From complex database integrations to high-converting user funnels, we build the digital architecture that drives modern business.

The Opportunity & Project Scope

Are you a highly proficient developer looking to bridge the gap between academic projects and enterprise-grade production environments?

EpiBuild is seeking a sharp, self-motivated Software Engineering Intern. This role is designed specifically for technical students who want to anchor their resumes with real-world, client-facing applications, robust system architectures, and rigorous development standards.

Featured Engineering Initiative & Clinical Deployment

A primary focus for incoming development interns will be a critical engineering modernization project: taking our current, high-functioning Google Workspace business solutions (built on advanced sheets and automated scripts) and refactoring/rebuilding them from the ground up as standalone, secure web portals and mobile applications.

These portals and applications will be built specifically for use by healthcare personnel. Best of all, your development experience isn't confined to a simulator; your software will be deployed live in a functioning primary care medical clinic for real-world use. This gives you the rare opportunity to own the full legacy-to-cloud migration lifecycle, see your code used by medical staff on the ground, and build healthcare software that stands out significantly to future enterprise employers.

Note: This internship is completely virtual for those located outside of Chicago, IL. For Chicago-based interns, hybrid/in-person collaboration and live clinic deployment experiences are available. As our engineering footprint expands, physical workspace expansion into dense intern hubs will be considered.

Technical Training & Professional Acceleration

Before deploying to client-facing projects, all selected candidates complete our structured professional and technical onboarding:

Professionalism & Engineering Workflow: Mastering work-life balance, high-fidelity technical communication, agile methodologies, and collaborative code culture.

Root Cause Analysis & Compliance: Executing standard protocols for debugging, system optimization, data privacy, and industry-specific regulatory compliance (including healthcare security standards).

Project & Portfolio Architecture: Training in lifecycle management, resource allocation, and scoping technical requirements from initial client discovery to final deployment.

Core Responsibilities

Workspace Migration & Portal Engineering: Analyze existing Google Workspace automations and rebuild them into responsive, intuitive web portals and applications optimized for healthcare personnel.

Clinical System Deployment: Participate in the rollout, testing, and monitoring of applications deployed in a live clinical setting, gathering direct feedback from medical staff.

Full-Stack & Web Architecture: Design, develop, and deploy scalable websites and web applications utilizing WordPress, custom CSS/HTML/JavaScript, and complex eCommerce ecosystems (e.g., WooCommerce).

Application Development: Collaborate on the design, prototyping, and deployment of functional applications, ensuring cross-platform optimization and a clean codebase architecture.

Technical Product Management: Gather, analyze, and translate clinical and business requirements into concrete technical specifications and user stories.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with design and marketing teams to build high-converting sales funnels, optimize digital assets, and implement data tracking/CRM integrations (HubSpot).

Content & Thought Leadership: Document technical workflows, write engineering blogs, or contribute to video content showcasing your technical problem-solving and portfolio pieces.

Qualifications

Academic & Legal Requirements

Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. institution or actively pursuing a Technical Certificate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a closely related technical field.

Institutional Alignment: Check with your school's Internship Coordinator before accepting an offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

Hard Skills & Technical Proficiency

Core Stack: Solid proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and experience navigating WordPress environments (custom theme/plugin architecture is a major plus).

UI/UX & Asset Management: Familiarity with creative and layout software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite—Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) to bridge the gap between design mockups and frontend code.

Tools & Infrastructure: Experience working with collaborative cloud ecosystems (Google Drive, Slack) and version control/CRM awareness.

Academic Excellence: A GPA that reflects a strong work ethic, discipline, and commitment to technical mastery.

Soft Skills & Professional Attributes

Discernment & Initiative: The ability to precisely follow technical documentation and standard operating procedures, while knowing exactly when to step up, take ownership, and propose architectural improvements.

Detail-Oriented & Methodical: A high level of self-motivation, strong organization skills, and a thorough approach to writing clean, well-documented, and easily maintainable code.

Reliability & Commitment: A reputation for executing what you promise and a refusal to drop the ball when technical integration challenges arise.

Humility & Coachability: An active listener who views constructive code reviews and architectural feedback as an opportunity for rapid professional growth.

Team-Player & Humor: A selfless, collaborative mindset matched with a good sense of humor (we work hard, but we don't take ourselves too seriously).

Preferred (Nice-to-Have)

A portfolio showcasing live, functional websites or a GitHub profile displaying clean code.

Understanding of digital asset compliance, fair use, and Creative Commons licensing.

Prior exposure to workflows in regulated or high-stakes industries (Healthcare, Legal, Fintech, Real Estate).

Benefits & Resume Impact

Resume Architecture: Build an undeniable portfolio of live, client-facing projects and measurable engineering achievements—including real-world development deployed directly in a clinic—to position yourself at the top of competitive job pools.

Professional Network: Work alongside a smart, supportive, and multidisciplinary team of professionals and founders.

Industry Access: Opportunities to attend key professional conferences, tech summits, and networking events in your field at no cost to you.

On-Site Perks: Access to unlimited snacks and premium beverages for team members working out of our Scottsdale, AZ hub.

Internship Structure & Details

Compensation: This is an unpaid educational and portfolio-building internship.

Path to Funded Roles: After an initial 3-month onboarding and performance evaluation period, interns who demonstrate exceptional technical execution and reliability qualify to apply for transition into paid project tiers.

Time Commitment: Must be able to commit to 1 full year, averaging 15 hours per week for the year.  (Most complete 25-29 hours a week during the summer and 10-12 hours during the academic year)

Duration: Technical mastery and resume-grade impacts take time. Interns are expected to commit to a minimum of 4 quarters. Our most successful alumni stay for 1 or more years to fully manage project lifecycles. Shorter commitments (1 semester/quarter) generally do not allow enough time to yield meaningful portfolio pieces or significant company impact.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE OUR FULL APPLICATION AND ASSESSMENT PROCESS TO BE CONSIDERED.

Initiate Your Application: Email your resume to careers@epibuild.com.

Complete the Assessment: You will receive an automated response containing a link to our mandatory technical/professional assessment. Completion of this assessment is required for admission into the cohort.

Secure Placement: Successful completion of the foundational training module qualifies you to apply for client-facing and funded project tracks.

EpiBuild is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, high-performance community for all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender/sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.