Software Engineering Internship - Summer 2027
Vital Lyfe3 days ago
Los Angeles, CA, USAIntern
Responsibilities
- Build and improve internal tools for real-time visibility into production and manufacturing workflows.
- Write integrations and scripts that connect systems and maintain reliable company data.
- Design and maintain dashboards for operational data analysis and decision-making.
- Assist with backend and cloud infrastructure work as services scale.
- Debug issues, write tests, and ship improvements alongside senior engineers.
- Perform hands-on work on development hardware and follow production-area PPE requirements.
Requirements
- Demonstrate strong programming fundamentals and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Have experience with at least one modern programming language such as Python or TypeScript.
- Show familiarity with APIs, web applications, or cloud-based systems.
- Have an interest in software supporting real-world products and operations.
- Be able to break down problems, work independently, and ask for help when appropriate.
- Be able to work 100% onsite in Torrance, California.
- Be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted and stand, crouch, and walk for extended periods.
Benefits
- Work on high-impact problems related to water security and climate resilience.
- Gain broad exposure to software, hardware, manufacturing, and operations engineering.
- Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to learn quickly.
- The position is fully onsite in Torrance, CA; remote or hybrid work is not available.
- Required personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, will be provided or reimbursed by Vital Lyfe.
About Vital Lyfe
Vital Lyfe builds portable water-making systems that desalinate and purify seawater and other sources for off-grid, emergency, and infrastructure-limited use. The privately held company sells hardware for disaster relief, remote communities, and field operations, and is headquartered in Hawthorne, California. Founded in 2024, it raised a $24 million seed round in 2025 to scale manufacturing of personal desalination devices.