Software Engineering Interns at First Databank will have the opportunity to gain experience and demonstrate aptitude across a variety of real world projects. Interns typically rotate between three or more projects during their time at FDB, where each project requires skill in a different area. AI-assisted development is an integral part of FDB’s engineering process. Software engineers leverage modern AI coding tools and agents (such as Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT, and similar technologies) to design, build, test, and troubleshoot software more effectively. Interns will be expected to actively incorporate AI tools into their development workflow. Prior experience using AI coding assistants or agents in academic, personal, or professional projects is strongly preferred.
This internship will be located in the Indianapolis, IN office.
Responsibilities:
Typical projects may include work in the following areas:
Web Development
Mobile Development
Server Side Web API development
SDK development
Desktop Application Development
Cloud Infrastructure Automation, AWS and Azure
Database Development, both RDMS and NoSQL
Data Science / Business Intelligence
Trouble Shooting / Bug Fixes / Unit Testing
AI tooling development
Design and deploy AI agents and AI-assisted workflows within production and internal systems
Requirements:
Computer Science or Software Engineer Major
Completion of Junior year
Minimum GPA – 3.4
At least some experience with AI coding agents
About FDB:
FDB is the leading provider of drug and medical device knowledge that helps healthcare professionals make precise decisions. With thousands of customers worldwide, FDB enables our information system developer partners to deliver valuable, useful, and differentiated solutions. We offer more than three decades of experience in transforming medical knowledge into actionable, targeted, and effective solutions that help improve patient safety, operational efficiency, and healthcare outcomes. For a complete look at our solutions and services, please visit www.fdbhealth.com or follow us on LinkedIn
We value Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Teamwork, and Creativity. Our offices in South San Francisco and Indianapolis have been awarded with Top Workplaces honors by The Bay Area News Group and the Indy Star, since 2016 (the Top Workplaces honors are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey by a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement). FDB offers competitive salaries and extensive benefits – including medical, dental, vision, long term disability, life insurance, and matching 401k.
We are an Equal opportunity employer – vets/disabled. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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FDB is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here
In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in Indianapolis, IN. The reasonable estimate, $20 - $22 hourly. Please note this information is specific to those hired in location. If this role is open to candidates outside of location, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education.
This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.

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