SkillBridge Intern - Software Engineer
About the role
About Rise8
Rise8 builds custom, secure software for government organizations, measuring success by impact: lives saved, time returned, and missions advanced. We think big, start small, and scale fast with elite teams across product, design, and engineering to drive continuous delivery for critical missions. We believe customer experience starts with employee experience, so we take care of our employees. Rise8 is where you’ll do the best work of your career—supported by a culture you won’t find anywhere else.
About You
- You want to make tomorrow better than today.
- You enjoy daily decision making and real product delivery on a balanced team of product management, design, and engineering.
- You help ensure project success and client satisfaction.
- You enjoy collaborative teams, pairing with team members, and inviting your clients to participate.
- You like to work alongside, and learn from, lean and agile leaders.
- You are a creative problem solver who is comfortable with uncertainty and can lead the design effort to make better product decisions.
- You’re a curious and keen learner who thrives on enhancing your (and our) practices and knowledge.
About the Role - Software Engineer
As a Software Engineer at Rise8, you'll be at the forefront of driving software innovation and client collaboration. Working with clients unfamiliar with agile software development practices, you'll lead the charge in introducing concepts like design thinking, test-driven development, and continuous deployment. Your role involves not just developing working software but also educating clients on the value of agile methodologies. Collaborating closely with clients and internal teams, you'll deliver user-driven functionality and ensure the reliability and continuous improvement of software solutions.
About SkillBridge Internship Program
The Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge internship program is for military service members transitioning from federal service to commercial industry only. For DoD SkillBridge participants, we offer a 40 hr/wk apprenticeship where you will work alongside one of our professionals on product or in business operations.
- Length: 120-180 days preferred
- Location: Remote or on-site (Tampa or LA)
- Product Roles: Cloud Infrastructure/Cloud Platform, Security, and Application
- Development Roles: Product Manager, UX Designer, Software Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Platform Engineer, Security Engineer/Security Analyst, Data Engineer/Data Scientist
- Business Operation Roles: Brand, Marketing, Sales, Administration, Executive Leadership
Qualifications
- Currently on active duty and eligible for SkillBridge
- Possess a growth mindset.
- Demonstrated grit, resilience, and determination to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Entry level experience or certifications for the role you are applying for.