Intern: Software Engineer, Backend (Summer 2024)

Description
Intern: Software Engineer, Backend
At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining 'impossible'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you're hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there's only one choice.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As Bayer Crop Science's Digital Farming arm, we deliver sustainable digital solutions using the latest agronomic science, data science, engineering, and real-world farming experience. With groundbreaking technologies like Climate FieldView and our ForGround regenerative agriculture platform, our team is a part of some of the most important advancements in ag.
Digital Farming is looking for talented and motivated Computer Science or Engineering students with solid Computer Science and Programming fundamentals for several of our engineering teams. As a Software Engineering intern, you will be responsible for designing, building, testing and deploying new products and services in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.

• Back-end/Platform Services - Large-scale distributed services for applications and data management. We use a mix of Java, Python, Scala and Kotlin
• You will work primarily on the back-end services that power our web and mobile applications. These cloud based services are built on AWS infrastructure and are designed for 7x24 operation, with manageability, availability, reliability and scalability in mind

WHO YOU ARE
Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks someone who possesses the following:
Required qualifications

• Enrolled in a degreed program in a technical or STEM related field during the duration of the internship program
• Working knowledge of of at least one Object Oriented Programming Language (Java, Python Scala, or Kotlin)
• Demonstrated undertanding of CS fundamentals including but not limited to RESTful APIs, data models, and CI/CD concepts

Preferred qualifications

• Strong communication skills
• Solid understanding of basic backend architecture
• Great debugging and reasoning skills
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to take ownership of your project work

WHAT WE OFFER

• Salary estimated range between $30-$50/hour, depending on degree level and the hiring location.
• Meals are provided in addition to our fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• 1:1 mentoring from a talented and motivated teammate
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a direct impact on the company
• Exciting company sponsored events, activities, and learning opportunities
• Opportunities to interact with key executives and leadership

YOUR APPLICATION
At Bayer, we strive to build inclusive experiences for candidates and employees alike in which a diverse set of perspectives and voices are represented. If this role sounds exciting to you but your experience doesn't perfectly align with the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This means we actively pursue ways to celebrate our differences and don't discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sex (including pregnancy), protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any unlawful criterion existing under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at [email protected].
Learn more about our team and mission: https://www.bayer.com/en/us/careers