Graduate Level
3 Months
Paid Internship
Potential Opportunity to go Perm
Hybrid (2 Days a week in our Islington office)
At
Automata, we're on a mission to transform how scientists work by making automation accessible to every lab in the world. We believe that by giving labs the power to automate, we can unlock discoveries that will shape the future of life sciences—from diagnostics and drug discovery to synthetic biology.
But we’re more than just a company disrupting the industry—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and creators passionate about empowering scientists. Our LINQ platform combines hardware and software to streamline workflows, making lab automation fast, flexible, and affordable. This means our customers can focus on groundbreaking research, while we take care of the rest.
Why Work at Automata?
- Impact: Your work will directly contribute to advancements in science and medicine, supporting labs around the globe as they push boundaries in research and innovation.
- Innovation: You’ll be part of a team solving complex problems (seriously, no one else has figured out how to do this yet), using cutting-edge technology (we have robots).
- Growth: We invest in our people. Whether through hands-on experience, professional development, or collaborative projects, you’ll grow both professionally and personally.
- Community: Join a diverse, passionate team that values collaboration (golf on a Thursday, Soccer once a month, movie nights whenever we fancy it).
We're looking for a
Software Engineer Intern whose mission is to build lab
automation products at the intersection of hardware and software in the
life-sciences automation space that can transform the industry, accelerating
science.
About The Team
Our engineers are more than just technically skilled; they're driven by curiosity and
a growth mindset. They find immense joy in seeing the software power the robots
and the hardware bench, transporting plates from instrument to instrument. They
understand the profound impact of their work on the life sciences industry, and this
fuels their passion.
We are flexible and look for the right folks!
You are not expected to know everything, but here are our core technologies:
- Python for our application code, APIs and SDK
- Typescript with React
- SQL and NoSQL databases: PostgreSQL, Couchbase, DynamoDB
- Event-driven architecture, employing technologies such as Kafka, gRPC and Protobuf for event definitions
- Solver technology and algorithms to drive our workflow scheduling solver engine
- Deployment on AWS to IoT Greengrass, ECS, Lambda and EKS, with infrastructure managed via Terraform and pipelines via CircleCI
- Feature flags to enable us to experiment and control when we release new features to customers
You will be responsible for:
- Shipping and building a resilient product with scale and reliability in mind so that we can entrust our product into the hands of our customers with pride, accounting for quality and security.
- Collaborating and supporting your team is important because code is just one part of the job, but being a team player is a massive part. We prioritise working together with product partners, design, and engineering to ensure transparency and alignment in our direction.
- Learn by asking great questions and communicating effectively with your team about the status of your work.
What it takes:
- Strong foundation in computer science either through a degree in computer science, math or a related discipline.
- Some experience and familiarity with programming, either through side projects or coursework, preferably in Python and React. We also welcome diverse experiences in other languages, such as Golang and Rust.
- Comfortable dealing with ambiguity, thinking through the problem space, shaping the product, seeking feedback, and adjusting the product through iterations.
- Eager to learn and adapt in an agile environment.
What gets us excited?
Weʼre passionate about the future of Technology and Automation and our growing
success is built upon like minded individuals who share our passion.
You are excited about joining a dynamic and dedicated team that continuously
innovates to enhance its platform and contribute to the advancement of science.
Youʼre eager for the opportunity to grow, develop, and expand your skills as you
progress in your career.
If this sounds like a good fit and has ticked the right boxes, you will love having the
opportunity to build something that immediately adds value.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Discrimination of any kind based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status is strictly prohibited. 
