Software Engineer- Internship

Parrot Analytics develops the industry's first cross-platform, country-specific, real-time demand rating platform for TV content, helping TV producers make effective content decisions.
Auckland, New Zealand
$45,000 - $65,000
Backend
Software Engineering Intern
In-Person
51 - 100 Employees
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment

Description For Software Engineer- Internship

Parrot Analytics, a pioneering company in TV content demand analytics, is seeking talented post-graduates for a 6-month paid internship program at their Auckland R&D center. The company has developed the industry's first cross-platform, real-time demand rating platform for TV content, serving clients worldwide from offices in Auckland and Los Angeles.

As a Graduate Engineer, you'll be immersed in cutting-edge technology, working with petabyte-scale datasets and contributing to critical infrastructure on AWS cloud. The role involves collaborating with Senior Engineers and Data Scientists to enhance data pipelines and maintain platform reliability. This position offers unique exposure to Big Data engineering and modern technology stacks including Java, Python, and various database technologies.

The internship is funded by Callaghan Innovation and requires candidates to have recently completed or be completing a Masters or PhD in science, technology, or engineering from a New Zealand institution. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical thinking with passion for software development and problem-solving abilities.

This opportunity provides an exceptional launchpad for your career, working with elite professionals in a diverse, value-driven team. You'll be contributing to solutions that help connect content creators with consumers worldwide, while gaining hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, scalability challenges, and big data platforms.

The role offers comprehensive professional development, with emphasis on learning and career growth. You'll work in an innovative environment that encourages experimentation with new technologies while solving real-world problems for major TV studios and brands. The company culture promotes collaboration, continuous learning, and maintains high performance standards while supporting work-life balance.

This is an ideal opportunity for recent graduates looking to kick-start their career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where they can make meaningful contributions to the entertainment industry while developing expertise in cutting-edge technologies.

Last updated 19 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer- Internship

  • Research, analyze, and develop enhancements to existing data pipelines
  • Collaborate with Senior Engineers and Data Scientists
  • Build and maintain critical platform infrastructure on AWS cloud
  • Support maintenance of existing and next-generation product modules
  • Help ensure infrastructure reliability

Requirements For Software Engineer- Internship

Java
Python
PostgreSQL
MySQL
  • Recently completed (within last 12 months) or completing in next 6 months a Masters or PhD in science, technology or engineering from NZ tertiary institute
  • Passionate about building software to solve business problems
  • Logical and analytical thinking with demonstrated problem solving ability
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases
  • Knowledge of Object Oriented programming (Java/Python)
  • Must be legally permitted to work in New Zealand
  • Must not have been previously employed as a software engineer professionally

Benefits For Software Engineer- Internship

  • Innovative and collaborative working environment
  • Engineering challenges involving cloud infrastructure and scalability
  • Exposure to Big Data platforms and tools
  • Emphasis on learning and career growth
  • Work with world-renowned TV studios and brands
  • Support and resources for career development
  • Diverse international team

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