We are offering a couple internship positions at CommerceNet this summer.
CommerceNet is an entrepreneurial research institute, dedicated to fulfill the promise of the Internet. We are currently seeking Software Engineer interns to implement a data visualization Web application for public health information. Involves JavaScript and Python, both data access and graphics. CommerceNet may also accept proposals for internships to work on well-specified projects of the intern’s own design.
What you’ll do
- Develop open source libraries or widgets for graphing and data visualization
- Build public service, community oriented Web site
- Be part of a small team or work nearly independently
- Develop with minimal guidance, using rapid iteration and feedback loop and with leeway in choices of tools.
- Borrow, create or collaborate on visual design and visual elements
Required Skills:
- Web Applications development, including CSS and JavaScript
- Python or demonstrated ability to pick up languages
- MySQL or similar data management experience
- Great ability to extrapolate from raw ideas to realistic implementations.
- Demonstrated initiative pulling a project forward
- Some experience using graphics libraries
- Familiarity with Cleveland or Tufte principles would be a bonus
Email cn-hr@box5837.temp.domains with questions or cover letter and resume.