Technical Research & Innovation Intern

As a Technical Research & Innovation Intern, you will serve as a hands-on assistant to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), supporting strategic technology exploration, prototyping, and long-term systems planning. This role blends backend development with investigative work across emerging technologies—especially within the AWS ecosystem and artificial intelligence (AI). You'll help evaluate new tools and architectures, build proof-of-concept projects, and contribute to U.S. Hunger's next-generation technology roadmap.

This is a unique opportunity for technically curious individuals to gain exposure to high-level software engineering strategy while contributing directly to innovation across cloud, serverless, and AI/AGI domains.

Responsibilities

Technology Research & Exploration

• 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.

Backend Engineering & System Design Support

• 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.

Documentation & Planning Support

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, cloud services, or AWS basics preferred.
• Eagerness to explore AI, automation, and modern cloud-native architecture.

Soft Skills

• 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.

Physical Environment

• Work is primarily hybrid, with scheduled in-office presence in Longwood, FL.
• Regular computer use requires screen time and keyboard work.