Engineering

Software Engineering Intern

Intern - Austin, TX

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We are seeking enthusiastic and ambitious individuals to join our summer internship program for 8 weeks onsite in Austin, Texas. As an intern with us, you will gain hands-on experience while working alongside your dedicated mentor and building connections with various other team members.

As a Software Engineering Intern, you will have the opportunity to work on real-world initiatives within our engineering squads. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, product, and other stakeholders to have the chance to learn all about the on-demand delivery industry, our company culture, and build your resume with tangible work and results.

Our program offers a dynamic opportunity designed to provide you with real-world experience where you will be able to further your knowledge and education. You will have the chance to learn all about the on-demand delivery industry, our company culture, and build your portfolio with tangible work and results. 

This is a paid, full-time, hybrid internship in Austin, Texas. Our ideal candidate is driven, hardworking, and eager to learn. If you are an active undergraduate college student (juniors or seniors preferred) looking for an engaging internship opportunity, we invite you to apply.

What You'll Do

  • Learn programming best practices and techniques hands-on
  • Work with a modern microservice and event-driven architecture
  • Engage with experienced engineers to code, maintain, test, and debug live production systems
  • Work as part of an Agile software development team
  • Participate in the planning and execution of development projects

Skills You Have

  • This role can help springboard your career in software engineering and allow you to develop relevant skills for any tech career. While you do not need to have formal software development training, intermediate coding proficiency (2+ years) is expected. The following backgrounds may translate well to this role: Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer and Information systems, Software Engineering, or a similar mix of training and experience that you think will make you successful as a software developer on our team.

Who You Are

  • You have some experience with one or more programming languages (Java or Kotlin preferred)
  • You have experience using Git to collaborate on projects, manage code branches, fix merge conflicts and push code to remote repositories
  • You have experience implementing and troubleshooting RESTful APIs
  • You have strong communication skills (written and verbal)
  • You can build rapport and work collaboratively with others on a team
  • You appreciate good design and clean, well-tested code
  • You take feedback well and align with our values of accountability and positivity
  • You are an active undergraduate college student 
Life at Favor

Where you’ll work: This is a hybrid role, meaning you’ll work from home roughly three days per week and collaborate with other team members in person at our HQ in Austin, Texas for the remaining work days. No matter where you work best, we foster an inclusive and flexible environment to support our workforce. 

Benefits: We offer premium health, vision, dental, and life insurance, alongside 401(k) options. We go beyond the basics, while also throwing in Favor delivery fee credit and H-E-B discounts! 

Paid time off (PTO): We offer unlimited PTO for salaried employees (that’s actually unlimited) and ample vacation time to all team members.

Learning and development: We encourage personal growth and education through Intern(al)ships and Learning Labs taught by Favor team members and external facilitators.

Community: Whether you’re an avid cyclist, dog lover, or Magic enthusiast, there’s a group for you here. We foster community through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), company-wide events, happy hours, and regular connection opportunities.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion: At Favor, we believe that to be the best delivery app in Texas, we need to represent all Texans. We are committed to growing a team with different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives, and we are an equal opportunity employer. We review all resumes and qualifications with an open mind and encourage you to apply if this role interests you!

In addition, as a candidate, if you require any accommodations throughout the recruitment process, simply let your recruiter know! Our talent acquisition team will work with you directly to ensure a smooth and delightful process.
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