Software Engineer Intern - Neurodiversity Initiative

Software Engineer Intern - Neurodiversity Hiring Initiative

Specialisterne USA | Posted Mar 11

Internship

New York

Entry (0-2 yrs)

• These roles are available to applicants who self-identify with neurodivergent labels or identities.

• Essential Tasks - In this job, you will:
  • Assess existing processes and procedures to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Maintain accuracy, completeness, and quality on relevant product deliverables
  • Work on software features in collaboration with others, including users across other departments and functions
  • Performs other duties as assigned and required

• Digital/Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP);
  Familiarity with React and Python;
  Basic understanding of AWS
• General
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  A desire to learn new tools and solve challenging problems using technology;
  Ability to learn new programming languages quickly;
  Ability to prioritize, multi-task and maintain attention to detail;
  Ability to work independently and collaborate with others as part of a team;
  Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to follow-up proactively;
  Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively (using verbal and written communication)
• Education/Knowledge:
  Must be a junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technology-focused discipline at an accredited institution

• Location:
  
  100 Church Street, New York, NY 10007 (Applicants should be within commutable distance to role location)
• Duration:
  Summer internship (10 weeks)
• Work hybrid:
  In-person work three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
• Workspace:
  Access to a private workspace with reliable internet connection for hybrid work days
• Hours:
  
  40 hours per week, Mon-Fri (9:00am-5:00pm)
• Start Date:
  
  June 1, 2026
• End Date:
  August 7, 2026
• Estimated pay rate: $38,200 - $49,920*
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without need for sponsorship now or in the future
• Compensation will be contingent upon work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and other factors

• This assessment process will be facilitated directly by the employer partner. To be considered for this role, compatible applicants will be recommended to the employer partner for review
• Employer partner will contact candidates directly to arrange the next steps of the assessment process
• Selected candidates will continue to liaise with a Specialisterne Workplace Support Specialist to ensure an inclusive onboarding experience

At this time, Healthfirst will only consider applicants who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require visa sponsorship from Healthfirst now or in the future, to retain their authorization to work in the United States.

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