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Simons Foundation · 1 month ago

Scientific Visual Exploration Software Intern

162 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $28/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Simons Foundation is a leading institution in scientific research, and they are seeking a Scientific Visual Exploration Software Intern to build interactive tools for visualizing and exploring scientific data. The role involves developing libraries and components primarily using Javascript and engaging with scientific data in three-dimensional formats.

AssociationBiotechnologyEducationNon Profit

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Use and develop Javascript based libraries based in browser HTML5 functionality

Use and develop Numeric and scientific libraries and components that interact with Javascript components

Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required

Qualification

JavascriptPythonHTML5CSSD3Three.jsGit/githubVector algebraCollaborative skillsCommunication skills

Required

The intern should be enrolled in an undergraduate degree or higher

The intern must have contributed to software engineering projects with publicly available code repositories

The intern should be familiar with Javascript and basic web development

The intern should be familiar with basic vector algebraic concepts

The intern should have some familiarity with Python programming

Must enjoy working in a vigorous research-driven environment

Desire to document code and process, deliberative decision-making

Strong oral and written communication

Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills

Cover letter explaining your interest in the position and include publicly accessible web links to code repositories for software projects you have contributed to and explain the nature of your contribution to those projects

Provide a CV or resume including your GitHub user ID or other publicly viewable web links related to your software engineering experience

Preferred

Familiarity with web standards including HTML5/canvas, CSS, WebGPU, WebGL is preferred

Experience with using Javascript libraries such as D3, and three.js is preferred

Familiarity with git/github and software development methodologies is preferred

Familiarity with numeric and scientific Python is preferred

Benefits

Applicable travel assistance to New York City

Supported temporary housing option while in New York City

Company

Simons Foundation

Simons Foundation is a private foundation funding research in mathematics and the basic sciences.

Founded in 1994

New York, New York, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.simonsfoundation.org

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