Alden / Software Engineer Intern | Company Ventures

This is a role with a startup in the Blackstone LaunchPad internship program, through this company’s relationship with LaunchPad partner, Company Ventures. Please note all hiring decisions are made by each applicable company. Students are encouraged to conduct their own research and diligence on each employer and on any internship opportunity offered by any employer. Learn more about Company Ventures here

Please note that through Blackstone LaunchPad’s partnership with Company Ventures, this role is ONLY open for students currently enrolled at City University of New York (CUNY) schools. Only CUNY students will be invited to interview and participate.

About the program:

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Alden is building AI-powered agents to revolutionize home care, improving coordination between caregivers, agencies, and families. Our mission is to streamline communication and scheduling to ensure patients receive the best possible care. As a Software Engineer Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI and automation technologies, contribute to real-world applications, and gain hands-on experience in full-stack development. You’ll collaborate closely with our CTO, shaping the future of AI-driven healthcare solutions.

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Intern Job Responsibilities

- Gain a comprehensive understanding of Alden’s AI-driven home care platform and technical architecture.
- Work on prompt engineering for AI-powered scheduling and communication agents, integrating with Twilio for SMS and voice interactions.
- Assist in developing and optimizing backend services using Express (TypeScript), PostgreSQL, and AWS.
- Contribute to frontend development using React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS.
- Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization to improve system reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine user experience and workflow automation.
- Assist in writing and maintaining technical documentation.

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Intern Qualifications/Skills

Required experience:
- Knowledge of TypeScript or Python.
- Strong interest in AI, automation, and healthcare technology.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to a fast-moving environment.

Optional experience (a plus but not required):
- Familiarity with React, Next.js, and frontend development.
- Understanding of databases.
- Experience working with REST APIs and backend frameworks.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.

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This is a role with a startup in the Blackstone LaunchPad internship program, through this company’s relationship with LaunchPad partner Company Ventures. Please note all hiring decisions are made by each applicable company. Students are encouraged to conduct their own research and diligence on each employer and on any internship opportunity offered by any employer.