Software Engineering Intern

Mill is all about answering a simple question: how can we prevent waste? Less waste can save time, money, energy, maybe even our planet. And there’s no better place to start than food. Food waste is one of the most solvable climate problems facing us today. Plus, our trash really stinks. It’s gross, heavy, and our least favorite chore. At Mill we are striving to build a better environment for all, as we take on climate and kitchen change.

Role Description:
As a software engineering intern this summer 2023 at our early stage start-up, you’ll be working with a tight-knit, fast paced team on a category defining consumer product. You will have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of automation and data analysis, while getting exposure to working with hardware products. You will be able to apply your algorithms knowledge to real world, practical problem sets.  We are looking for a motivated and driven person who is passionate about software engineering and eager to acquire new skills.

Responsibilities:
- Analyze large data sets to optimize algorithms
- Build scripts and work at the intersection of hardware and software to automate manual tasks
- Optimize the team’s test coverage and velocity with CI/CD hooks
- Develop tools to visualize log data
- Implement features and tests to produce well-tested, robust code
- Interface with QA and hardware teams to support engineering validation
- Analyze device metrics to improve code structures and algorithms 

Minimum Qualifications:
- Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Strong programming skills in an object oriented language like Python or C++
- Knowledge of common algorithms, data structures, and protocol design

Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with a data analysis tool or module and experience graphing and analyzing data
- Completion of multi-week and/or group projects during coursework or internships
- Experience with version control using Git

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