Age of Learning

Software Engineer Intern

Age of Learning • US
Hybrid
Company Overview
Age of Learning®is the leading developer of engaging and effective Pre-K through 5th grade learning resources that help children build a strong foundation for academic success and a lifelong love of learning. The company’s research-based curriculum, developed by education experts, includes the award-winningABCmouse.com®Early Learning Academy, as well as the adaptive, personalized school solutions,My Math Academy®,My Reading Academy®, andMy Reading Academy Español. Having served over 50 million children worldwide, Age of Learning is a global leader in efforts to advance equity, access, and opportunity for all children. 

Summary:

This part-time summer internship offers undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to work on meaningful, real-world projects while building practical experience in their field of study. If you’re eager to use your talents and creativity to help young learners build a strong foundation for academic success, this program provides a unique opportunity to do just that.

You’ll work on exciting projects under the guidance of a dedicated mentor who is a subject matter expert in your area of interest, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to a mission that brings learning to life for children around the world. Along the way, you’ll strengthen your technical and problem-solving skills, collaborate cross-functionally, and see the direct impact of your work on products used by millions of learners.

In this role, you’ll gain experience working in a production engineering environment—building and improving features, troubleshooting and resolving bugs, and participating in agile development practices. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers as well as cross-functional partners across product, design, QA, and analytics, gaining insight into how scalable, high-quality software is developed and delivered.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement new features, as requested by team leadership/product owner
• Triage and squash bugs based on priorities set by team leadership
• Participate in and contribute to scrum/agile ceremonies 
• Validate, create, and edit documentation for existing and new code
• Collaborate with team members to complete tasks in a timely manner

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a 3rd or 4th-year undergraduate or graduate student preferably focused in computer science or a related field
• Must be available at least 25 hours per week for 10 weeks during the summer internship program 
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, with the ability to work in person at our Glendale, CA headquarters a minimum of two days per week 
• Understanding of computer science fundamentals
• Great communicator and able to collaborate in a team environment