About the Role

As a Software Engineering Intern, you’ll be a key contributor in building end-to-end digital products that support the clinical trial ecosystem. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in full stack development while working with a collaborative and high-performing team. Your work will directly impact the efficiency and success of ongoing medical research.

This position is open to new graduates and early-career professionals with a passion for software engineering and healthcare innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the team to define and implement technical vision and software architecture
  • Build full-stack applications using traditional development frameworks and low-code/no-code tools
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with appropriate test coverage
  • Contribute to the design and execution of the product roadmap
  • Participate in the software development lifecycle across planning, development, testing, and deployment
  • Stay current with modern software engineering practices and technologies

Requirements

  • 1 to 2 years of experience with full stack engineering (can include internships, freelance, or personal projects)
  • Proficiency in JavaScript and commonly used libraries and frameworks such as React and Express
  • Experience with at least one general-purpose language (e.g., TypeScript, Python, C#)
  • Familiarity with databases and modern web development tools
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to new tools and workflows quickly
  • Ability to work 40 hours per week during US or Canadian working hours (EST or PST)
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Interest in healthcare, biotech, or clinical trial technologies is a plus
  • Entrepreneurial attitude; experience in a startup environment is preferred
  • New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply

Why Join Vial

Innovation-driven environment: Vial is built by curious, driven professionals with a mission to transform clinical research through technology.

Autonomy and ownership: Interns at Vial are given real responsibilities and the freedom to make decisions that impact products and processes.

Commitment to growth: The culture emphasizes learning, personal development, and mastery in your craft.

Flexible work model: The company operates remotely and offers flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Collaborative and mission-led team: You’ll be part of a passionate team working together on some of the world’s most pressing medical challenges.

Benefits

  • Hourly compensation between $25 and $30 USD (or $28 to $32 CAD)
  • Opportunity to convert the internship into a full-time role
  • Accrued personal time off (up to 3 days)
  • Paid holidays
  • Remote-first company with a flexible work schedule
  • Company-provided laptop
  • Inclusive and supportive work environment

Note: All official communication will be from email addresses ending in “@vial.com” or “@vial.careers”. Vial is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels.