Software Development Intern

Company: Zymo Research Corporation
Location: Tustin
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Summary: Zymo Research is looking for two dynamic individuals to contribute to a software development project in the project/people management area as a Software Development Intern! We are developing software to better organize, visualize, and manage our R&D projects and personnel. In this role, you will gather requirements and data from various departments such as management, R&D, HR, accounting, operation, legal. You will design user flow, database schema, and UI/UX based on the requirements. You will develop frontend and backend code for a system that allows efficient, clear, compliant management of R&D project progress and resources. You will work under the advisement of a senior scientist and other developers but expect a lot of independence and collaboration with other interns. The ideal candidate should be a self-motivated learner, an effective team player, and possess a strong interest in learning about software development and system design. The successful candidate should also be detail-oriented and have experience with basic software development practices. If you are passionate about directly contributing to scientific advancement alongside industry veterans in a highly collaborative environment, we want you! This position is a part-time summer internship (maximum of 29 hours per week). Essential Duties and Responsibilities Discuss with various stakeholders regarding requirements, rules, roadblocks of the project. Design database schemas, user roles and flows, and user interfaces. This includes exploring existing software and infrastructure that readily achieves part of the expected functionality. Develop code to interact with other systems. Develop the necessary frontend and backend code to achieve additional functions. Smart use of AI in the development process is expected. Gather feedback on the user experience and improve accordingly. Education and Experience: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Solid academic foundation with coursework in software engineering and/or web development. Good communication skills, especially with non-technical audience. Experience with REST APIs is highly preferred. Ability to leverage AI tools in development is highly preferred. Experience in the development of AI chat interfaces is a plus. About Us: Since its inception in 1994, Zymo Research has been proudly serving the scientific community by providing innovative, reliable, and high-quality research tools and products. Whether it's DNA, RNA, epigenetics, microbiomics, protein, or yeast-based research, our philosophy remains the same: To provide the highest quality products in the industry while ensuring they are both simple to use and reliable in their performance. Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Orange County Register in 2021, 2022, and named a Top Workplace USA in 2023, Zymo Research continues to be a vibrant community where employees thrive, feel connected, and are inspired by their work. If you are passionate about contributing to scientific advancement and want to be part of an exceptional team in a dynamic, growing company, we'd love to hear from you! Compensation: The estimated base compensation range for this position is $20.00 per hour at the time of posting. Actual compensation details will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Zymo Research welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. These include sex, age, color, race, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical & mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law. Location: Onsite – Pangea -14762 Bentley Cir. Tustin, CA 92780 Disclaimer: At Zymo, we take the integrity of our hiring process seriously. Please be aware of fraudulent recruitment activities that may use our name to deceive job seekers. We will never ask for payment, sensitive personal information, or financial details during the recruitment process. All legitimate communications will come from an official Zymo or TriNet Hiring email address. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent us using a free email service (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or asking for payment, please treat this as fraudulent and report it immediately to jobs@zymoresearch.com

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