HawkCell

Software Engineer Intern

HawkCell  •  Lyon, FR (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Our Mission? Standardize Veterinary Imaging Excellence

At HawkCell, we’re tacklinga real pain point in animal healthcare. While human diagnostic imaging have leaped forward, veterinary imaging has been stuck in the past, where slow and grainy images are still the norm. We’ve built AI solutions to denoise CT and MRI images, paired with a dedicated protocol library. This isn’t a human-adapted technology; it’sbuilt from scratch using animal data, specifically for veterinary medicine.

We closed our Series A in 2024 and now we’re scaling in Europe, NORAM and APAC. We’re headquartered in Lyon, but our mindset is global. We are here to become theundisputed leader in animal imaging.

How We Work

You’ll have a high degree of autonomy here. We expect you to lead your projects, make decisions, and fix what’s broken without waiting for an invitation.

The pace is fast, and the standards are high because what we’re building actually matters for animal health. We don’t have room for politics or ego; we try, we fail, we try again, we iterate and we succeed. If you’re the type of person who needs a 20-page manual before taking action, you’re going to find it difficult at HawkCell. But if you’re driven by results and actually want to see the direct impact of your work, you’ll fit right in!

If the idea of building an scalable product in the international market from the ground up gives you a rush, keep reading.

Is HawkCell for you?

This is a key question that we would like you to consider before applying. HawkCell is not for everyone. We aren't looking for "passengers" or people who need a manual to get started. We’re seeking a relentless 'hunter' mindset. You don’t just see obstacles; you see opportunities for creative problem-solving. We want the person who bypasses the gatekeeper, finds the hidden path, and turns a closed door into an entry point. No matter which role you are in.

If you’re looking for a comfortable 9-to-5 where you can just follow and execute,you probably won’t enjoy and excel in HawkCell.

Still here? Then maybe you’re the person we’re looking for!

About the Role

We'relooking for a motivated Software Engineer Intern to help improve the usability and deployment of ouron-premiseAI software.You'llwork closely with our AI team to build a modern user interface for configuring our application andpackageit into a professional installation wizard.

Your work will transform our software from a developer-focused tool into a polished product that can be easily installed and configured by non-technical people. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in software engineering, UI management and design, C++ and Pythonprogrammingand high-scale application deployment.

This internship is based in Lyon, France.

What You'll Do

  • Design and develop a user-friendly interface for ouron-premisesoftware configuration
  • Build an installation wizard to simplify multiplesoftwaresdeployment and installation
  • Improve the usability of the application by exposing key configuration settings through the UI
  • Collaborate with theAI teamto integrate the interface with existing backend components and understand their critical needs.
  • Package and distributesoftwaresfor Windows andApplebasedenvironments
  • Write clean,,efficient and well-documented code.
  • Use GitHub efficiently to safely create issues, pull requests and branches to merge your code with the existingone.Takethe initiative to contribute ideas to improve the overall user experience and professionalism of our software

What we are looking for

Must Have:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's orMaster's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
  • Good programming skills in C++ and/or Python
  • Knowledge of GUI development using frameworks such as Qt, WPF, Electron, or similar
  • Understanding of the constraints and needs of software packaging and installation concepts
  • Familiarity with Git and collaborative software development
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
  • Comfortable working in an international environment

Nice to Have:

  • Experience building simple desktop applications
  • Knowledge of Windows Installer (MSI), Inno Setup, NSIS, or similar installer frameworks
  • Experience withCMakeor other build systems
  • Familiarity with Docker or containerizedapplicationsInterestin UX/UI design and software usability
  • Good practices in code writing (balancing correctlycode length,efficiencyand readability)

Why join us?

  • A mission to revolutionize the animal healthcare industry
  • A great and ambitious team to grow with
  • An international culture with 10+ nationalities in the team
  • An amazing office for you to share with other Hawkstars in Lyon, France

Recruitment Process

  • 20-minute screening interview withthe CPO
  • 45-minute technical interview withthe Technical Manager
  • 30-minute cultural interview with the COO or CTO
HawkCell

About HawkCell

Engineered for Veterinary Imaging ⚙️ - Optimized for Pets. Life-Changing for Vets. 🐶

We focus on MRI & CT because they diagnose the hardest cases and change treatment decisions. Our vision is to standardize excellence in veterinary MRI and CT.

🫶🏻 Values —

Ambition • Trust • Innovation • Excellence • Grit

🎯 Mission —

Standardize excellence in veterinary MRI & CT.

⚙️ Products —

HawkAI & HawkCT: AI based on veterinary data, delivering faster scans with zero compromise on image quality; higher efficiency via automation that reduces specialist time, anesthesia duration, and energy use; and superior ROI through lower operating costs and new revenue opportunities. Built by engineers, data scientists, PhDs, and veterinarians, our systems embed best practice into every workflow so any site can perform at a referral-center level—consistently, safely, and sustainably. We don’t just build imaging tools; we elevate clinical outcomes and the economics of care.

HawkSpine: The first veterinary MRI & CT positioning system for precise, safe animal placement in ~2 minutes. It replaces ad-hoc aids (sandbags/foam/tape), adapts from kittens to German Shepherds via width adjustments and a hammock, cuts scan time and anesthesia, and saves staff time; delivering consistent, reproducible positioning across teams.

We are consolidating our presence in Europe and expanding to the US & Asia. Today, HawkCell is the only player offering augmented MRI solutions with strategic partnerships with leading MRI manufacturers.

🔍 Don’t miss the shift; lead it: hawkcell.com.

Industry
Veterinary & Animal Care
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Lyon, FR
Year Founded
2018
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