Fall 2026 Software Engineering and Innovation Intern

Summary: U.S. Hunger is focused on strategic technology exploration and innovation. As a Technical Research & Innovation Intern, you will assist the CTO in evaluating emerging technologies, prototyping, and contributing to the technology roadmap, particularly in cloud and AI domains. Responsibilities: - Research and summarize emerging AWS services, developer tools, and architectural frameworks - Explore AI, AGI, and machine learning capabilities, with a focus on integration potential using Python and C# - Conduct vendor comparisons and write ups for tools and platforms under CTO consideration - Prototype & Proof of Concept Development - Build lightweight prototypes and experimental features that explore new solution pathways - Assist in modeling cloud-native solutions using AWS Lambda, Step Functions, Bedrock, and related services - Participate in API development and data integration experiments using RESTful architectures - Support the maintenance and experimentation of backend services using C#/.NET on Windows Server and AWS EC2 - Develop or refactor backend modules to test architectural ideas or system migrations - Participate in early design work for future system components alongside the CTO - Generate technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and internal briefs to aid in executive decision-making - Track findings and help prepare presentation materials summarizing research or prototyping results Required Qualifications: - Actively pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field - Experience with or strong interest in backend development using C# and Python - Eagerness to explore AI, automation, and modern cloud-native architecture - Inquisitive, self-motivated, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in emerging tech landscapes - Able to synthesize technical findings clearly in writing or visual formats - Strong collaborator with good time management and attention to detail Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with REST APIs, cloud services, or AWS basics preferred Required Skills: C#, Python, AWS Important Skills: REST APIs, AI/AGI Nice-to-Have Skills: Cloud-native architecture Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Fall