Software Engineer Intern

About the role

As a Software Engineer Intern at IQAir’s North American headquarters in La Mirada, California, you will work hands-on in the full software development life cycle. This opportunity allows you to enhance your programming skills, understand system architecture, and collaborate on impactful projects. You will actively participate in designing, coding, testing, and debugging software components while gaining exposure to practical challenges and real-world problem-solving. Experienced engineers will mentor you to strengthen your technical expertise and professional skills, including foundational site reliability engineering (SRE) practices such as monitoring system health and understanding production behavior.

Attributes

• High attention to detail with excellent follow-through and organizational skills
• Professional with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Attention to elegant design, performance, user experience, scalability, and clean, documented code
• Good understanding of variations on web platforms
• Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure while managing multiple priorities
• Positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Assist in the conceptualization, design, development, testing, and maintenance of commercial web applications
• Collaborate with senior developers on various software development projects
• Apply user-centered design principles in software development
• Participate in agile development processes and team meetings
• Contribute to the improvement of existing software and the creation of new features
• Research, investigate, and fix a wide range of technical issues
• Support basic SRE activities, including:
  • Monitoring application logs and dashboards for errors or anomalies
  • Reviewing system alerts and escalating issues when necessary
  • Assisting in tracking service performance, uptime, and reliability metrics
  • Helping maintain documentation for operational procedures and incident handling

Requirements

• Recent graduate of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience with various programming languages
• Proficient using Windows and Microsoft Office suite products
• Able to pass a pre-employment background and drug screen

May be required to attend and participate in professional development activities both in and outside the company to stay abreast of new developments and best practices.

Benefits

• Work with a small, flexible international team
• Extensive on-the-job training and professional development
• Company with a strong value system
• Work in a Clean Air Facility
• 60-year history of excellence
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision for team members
  • 401K Plan with company match, 100% vested from day one
  • On-site gym and 24-Hour Fitness Gym Membership
  • Wellness Program
  • Alternative Transportation & Carpool Incentives
  • 14.5 paid holidays per year
  • 12 days of PTO in the first year
• A slide and much more!

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $27 to $30 hourly, depending on skills, qualifications, and experience.