Software Development Engineer Intern - Veridix AI
Overview
Software Development Engineer Intern Location: US Remote Veridix AI is the technology, data, and AI arm of the Emmes Group, a leading full-service contract research organization (CRO) with over 47 years of experience in supporting clinical research across more than 70 countries. With industry-leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines, infectious diseases, and ophthalmology, Emmes is one of the top clinical service providers to the U.S. government and is rapidly expanding its presence in biopharma. Veridix AI develops advanced eClinical solutions, powering clinical trials through patient data collection, randomization, biospecimen tracking, and data quality monitoring. Our cutting-edge AI innovations, including Generative AI (GenAI) capabilities, are transforming clinical trial timelines by streamlining processes from document authoring to automating study builds. Our “Character Achieves Results” culture is driven by five key values that guide our actions in the way we conduct research and distinguish us as an organization: Integrity, Agility, Passion for Excellence, Collaborative Partnerships and Intellectual Curiosity. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us! You will be joining a collaborative culture that empowers every Emmes employee — from entry level through top executive — to contribute to our clients’ success by sharing ideas openly and honestly. Primary Purpose The Software Development Engineer Intern (AWS & Systems Focus) assists in the design, development, and maintenance of scalable backend and data‑driven systems that support clinical trials and enterprise analytics platforms. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, the intern will contribute to cloud‑native services, data processing components, and system integrations on AWS. This role emphasizes software engineering fundamentals, backend development, and system design, providing hands‑on experience with real-world distributed systems.
Responsibilities
Assist in building and maintaining backend services and system components using Go, Rust, TypeScript, Python, or Node.js. Participate in designing and implementing scalable, reliable system architectures. Perform data validation, cleansing, and basic data quality checks. Write unit tests and support debugging and performance analysis of backend systems. Help document system designs, data flows, and technical decisions. Collaborate with software engineers, data engineers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions. Follow software engineering best practices including security, reliability, and compliance standards.
Qualifications
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related field. Familiarity with Go, Rust, TypeScript, Python, or Node.js. Basic understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering concepts. Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts, preferably AWS. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced engineering environment. Attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets. Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Eagerness to learn backend systems, cloud platforms, and distributed systems. Why work at Emmes? At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our Emmes Cares community engagement program. We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including: Flexible Approved Time Off Tuition Reimbursement 401k Retirement Plan Work From Home Anywhere in the US Maternal/Paternal Leave Casual Dress Code & Work Environment CONNECT WITH US! Follow us on Twitter - @EmmesCRO Find us on LinkedIn - Emmes The Emmes Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. #LI-Remote