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 prototype
• Work collaboratively with the development team to implement user-facing features and technical workflows
• Contribute 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 workflows
• Assist with experimentation and evaluation of computer vision or image recognition technologies, such as AWS Rekognition or similar platforms
• Participate in debugging, prototyping, documentation, and iterative improvements to the application
• Contribute to internal technical discussions, testing efforts, and development sprints

This 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.

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field
• Must be a rising senior (will also consider recent graduates) at the time of the internship
• Solid foundation in software development principles and programming
• Exposure to one or more programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Kotlin, or similar
• Familiarity with basic software development practices, including version control
• Exposure to AI tools or AI-assisted development workflows
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities

Preferred Experience:

• Exposure to mobile application development frameworks, such as React Native, Expo, Flutter, or similar
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern application architectures
• Exposure to computer vision or image recognition technologies, such as AWS Rekognition or similar services
• Experience working with APIs, backend services, or cloud databases
• Familiarity with collaborative development environments and Git-based workflows
• Interest in emerging technologies involving mobile platforms, AI, and cloud services

Experience to be Gained:

• Hands-on experience contributing to a working technology prototype
• Exposure to modern mobile application architecture and cloud integration
• Experience exploring practical uses of AI-assisted development and computer vision tools
• Mentorship from experienced developers and engineers
• Insight into collaborative software development processes used in professional environments

Internship Details

• Title: Senior Computer Science Intern
• Duration: 4-month summer internship
• Location: fully remote; US or Canada
• Education Level: Rising senior or recent graduate in a Computer Science or related field
• Work Environment: Collaborative development team with opportunities for mentorship and technical learning

Additional Information:

• This is a remote opportunity that can be done from anywhere in the continental United States and/or Canada
• Must 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.