Hyper / Software Engineering 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:

Blackstone LaunchPad is committed to equipping primarily first generation and low-income college students with career skills and exposure for career success. Learn more here. The Blackstone LaunchPad Summer Internship Program connects students to meaningful opportunities at Blackstone and LaunchPad employer partners: Blackstone portfolio companies and select startups. Please note all hiring and employment-related decisions, including compensation and the terms and conditions of employment, 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.

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As a Software Engineering Intern at Hyper, you will gain hands-on experience in designing, developing, and testing software solutions that directly impact our products and services. This internship provides an opportunity to collaborate with experienced engineers and contribute to meaningful projects that help shape the future of the company’s offerings.

Key Responsibilities
1. Collaborate with the Development Team
• Work closely with senior software engineers to understand project requirements and design software solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and team meetings to gain insights into best practices.
2. Code Implementation and Testing
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code under the guidance of experienced mentors.
• Assist in creating and executing unit tests, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure software quality.
3. Feature Development
• Contribute to the ideation, design, and development of new product features.
• Help optimize existing applications to improve performance, scalability, and usability.
4. Documentation and Reporting
• Maintain clear and thorough documentation of project tasks, technical details, and procedures.
• Provide regular updates on assigned tasks and project progress to the team leads.

Required Qualifications & Skills
1. Pursuing a Degree in a Relevant Field
• Must be currently enrolled in or have recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
2. Proficiency in At Least One Programming Language
• Strong foundational skills in one or more of the following: Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript.
3. Strong Knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms
• Solid understanding of fundamental computer science concepts and problem-solving techniques.

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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.