Calico Life Sciences · 1 month ago
Intern, Laboratory Automation Software (BS)
South San Francisco, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$45/hr - $70/hr
Start in 2026 SummerCalico is seeking an intern to join the Automation Core team, where they will apply software engineering principles to real-world physical systems. The successful candidate will work closely with team members to develop Python APIs, improve test coverage, and prototype tools that assist scientists in conducting experiments more efficiently and reliably.
Biotechnology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and implement robust Python APIs to control complex lab systems (automated liquid handlers, robotic arms), turning physical actions into reliable software functions
Write automated tests (unit and integration) and hardware-in-the-loop validation protocols to ensure our software runs safely and consistently
Help build internal tools or simple web dashboards to monitor instrument status, visualize data, or run diagnostics
Collaborate with the team to integrate your code into shared frameworks, learning how to contribute to a larger, shared codebase
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
Strong proficiency in Python (familiarity with object-oriented programming is a plus)
Experience with Git/Version Control and a desire to write clean, readable code
Interest in the intersection of software and hardware – you are excited by the idea of your code moving a robot arm
Knowledge of basic biological concepts
Detail-oriented and organized
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Self-motivated with a 'can-do' attitude
Flexible, able to respond quickly to shifting priorities and able to multitask
Preferred
Experience in web development basics (e.g., React, Flask, or FastAPI) for building control interfaces
Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., PyTest) or CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions)
Experience in additional languages such as C# or Visual Basic/VBA
Benefits
Monthly living expenses stipend
Company
Calico Life Sciences
Calico is an Alphabet-founded research and development company whose mission is to harness advanced technologies.
Founded in 2013
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ashley Archuleta
Sr. Administrative Assistant to the Chief Business Officer
Jonathan Lewis
Chief Business Officer
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