Sr. Computer Science Intern
AEM - Asheville, NC
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AEM (Advanced Environmental Monitoring) is the global leader in innovative mission critical weather, wildfire and water monitoring and intelligence solutions. We aim to be the world's essential source for environmental insights - enabling decisive action and positive outcomes for our customers and their constituents. Our family of innovators offers world-class hydrometeorological technologies and services, including sensors, dataloggers, telemetry, and advanced analytics and software. Our technology and services empower the communities and organizations to survive - and thrive - in the face of escalating environmental risks.Our software development teams maintain the creative spirit of a startup, while enjoying the benefits of a somewhat larger organization. We are comprised of fast paced, cross-functional, Agile scrum teams that love to collaborate, encourage curiosity, and continuously ship improvements that create better solutions for our customers worldwide.We are seeking a Senior Computer Science Intern to support the development of a mobile technology prototype during a 4-month summer internship. This role is ideal for a rising senior pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline who is interested in gaining hands-on experience working alongside a professional software development team.The intern will contribute to the development of a mobile application that integrates device sensors, media capture, and cloud services. The project will explore modern mobile application design, cloud-connected architectures, and the use of emerging AI-assisted technologies to enhance application capabilities.This internship offers an opportunity to participate in the full lifecycle of prototype development, from feature implementation and testing to experimentation with new technologies.Job Responsibilities:Assist in the design, development, and testing of a mobile application prototypeWork collaboratively with the development team to implement user-facing features and technical workflowsContribute to features related to: media capture and processing (images and video) mobile device sensor integration geolocation and contextual data capture cloud-connected services and APIs Explore the use of AI-assisted tools to enhance application capabilities and development workflowsAssist with experimentation and evaluation of computer vision or image recognition technologies, such as AWS Rekognition or similar platformsParticipate in debugging, prototyping, documentation, and iterative improvements to the applicationContribute to internal technical discussions, testing efforts, and development sprintsThis job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.Requirements Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical fieldMust be a rising senior (will also consider recent graduates) at the time of the internshipSolid foundation in software development principles and programmingExposure to one or more programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Kotlin, or similarFamiliarity with basic software development practices, including version controlExposure to AI tools or AI-assisted development workflowsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skillsEffective written and verbal communication abilitiesPreferred Experience:Exposure to mobile application development frameworks, such as React Native, Expo, Flutter, or similarFamiliarity with cloud platforms and modern application architecturesExposure to computer vision or image recognition technologies, such as AWS Rekognition or similar servicesExperience working with APIs, backend services, or cloud databasesFamiliarity with collaborative development environments and Git-based workflowsInterest in emerging technologies involving mobile platforms, AI, and cloud servicesExperience to be Gained:Hands-on experience contributing to a working technology prototypeExposure to modern mobile application architecture and cloud integrationExperience exploring practical uses of AI-assisted development and computer vision toolsMentorship from experienced developers and engineersInsight into collaborative software development processes used in professional environmentsInternship DetailsTitle: Senior Computer Science InternDuration: 4-month summer internshipLocation: fully remote; US or CanadaEducation Level: Rising senior or recent graduate in a Computer Science or related fieldWork Environment: Collaborative development team with opportunities for mentorship and technical learningAdditional Information:This is a remote opportunity that can be done from anywhere in the continental United States and/or CanadaMust be eligible to work in the U.S. or Canada without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization. F-1 visa holders with Optional Practical Training (OPT) who will require H-1B status, TNs, or current H-1B visa holders will not be considered. H1-B and green card sponsorship is not available for this position.Canadian Compensation Range: A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $18.25 - $24.25 CAD/hour dependent upon college class status. Desired status of Senior or higher: $20.25 - $24.25. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. AEM considers a wide range of factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education, licensure and certifications, key skills as well as other market and business considerations when extending an offer. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis and will be closed once the position is filled.AEM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Created: 2026-04-02