Software Engineer Intern

Summary: Docusign is a leader in e-signature and contract lifecycle management solutions, serving over 1.5 million customers globally. As a Software Engineer Intern, you will contribute to optimizing the performance and reliability of APIs, collaborating with experienced engineers to build scalable solutions that meet customer needs. Responsibilities: - Assist in profiling and analyzing the performance of high-volume API endpoints using industry-standard monitoring tools - Develop and implement performance optimizations in a modern programming environment (primarily C#/.NET Core) - Collaborate cross-functionally with Product owners and other teams to deliver innovative, stable, and performant solutions - Partner with Senior Engineers on system design discussions and rigorous code reviews - Engage with technical documentation to understand existing system architecture and design choices Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field - Experience with modern collaboration and project management tools such as Slack, Google Docs, Jira, Git (or similar version control), and familiarity with cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS) Preferred Qualifications: - Passion for backend systems, high-scale architecture, and performance optimization - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in articulating technical trade-offs - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions based on performance metrics - Experience with one or more languages such as React or C# - Familiarity with NoSQL databases - A conceptual understanding of microservices architecture and cloud computing principles - Experience with performance profiling, monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus), or basic load testing Required Skills: C#, .NET Core, Backend systems, API performance optimization, Microservices architecture, Cloud computing, NoSQL databases, Performance profiling, Monitoring tools, Load testing, Version control, Collaboration tools, Analytical skills