Intern – IT, Software Engineer

Job Description

As a Gilead intern you will contribute to high-impact meaningful projects that will not only further advance our company’s mission but will allow you to gain real world experience at one of the most innovative organizations in the world. You will also have opportunities to participate in special events including professional development and leadership presentations, social/network building activities and local community volunteer programs.

Key Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Working as part of a global team, you will perform requirement analysis, design, code, and test new product features

• You will also be exposed to build automation, perform DevOps work, product documentation, and work with QA teams on defect resolution
• Help to maintain, support, and optimize development environments to enable continuous software delivery
• Work with QA teams to resolve defects
• Contribute to product documentation
• Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of your internship

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.8
• Authorized to work in the United States without Sponsorship now or in the future or CPT/OPT through your University.
• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s/Masters/MBA/PhD program at an accredited US based university or college
• Must be a Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in undergrad or a Graduate or Doctoral Student
• Must be enrolled full-time in the Fall Semester at an accredited university/college after the completion of the internship
• Must be able to complete a 10-12 consecutive week internship between May and August
• Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Degree qualification: Undergraduate/Graduate/MBA/PhD/PharmD

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Ability to identify issues and seek solutions
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace
• Efficient, organized, and able to handle short timelines in a fast-paced environment
• A keen interest in Software Development.
• Self-starter who learns new technologies quickly, can multi-task, and has strong problem solving skills.
• Kubernetes, Docker knowledge
• Experienced in the use of Linux and CI/CD tools
• Programming skills (Java, Python, JavaScript, NodeJS, React, or similar)
• Understanding for design, development, and testing with respect to Software Development.
• Non-relational database (e.g. Cloudant, MongoDB) understanding desirable.
• Experience in the use of APIs desirable.
• Works well in a team environment but is also able to work independently.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills.

Gilead Core Values:

• Integrity (Doing What’s Right)
• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
• Teamwork (Working Together)
• Excellence (Being Your Best)
• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)