Software Engineer Intern in Lyon at HawkCell

Our Mission? Standardize Veterinary Imaging Excellence

At HawkCell, we’re tackling a 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’s built 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 the undisputed 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're looking for a motivated Software Engineer Intern to help improve the usability and deployment of our on-premise AI software. You'll work closely with our AI team to build a modern user interface for configuring our application and package it 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 Python programming and high-scale application deployment.

This internship is based in Lyon, France.

What You'll Do

Design and develop a user-friendly interface for our on-premise software configuration Build an installation wizard to simplify multiple softwares deployment and installation Improve the usability of the application by exposing key configuration settings through the UI Collaborate with the AI team to integrate the interface with existing backend components and understand their critical needs. Package and distribute softwares for Windows and Applebased environments Write clean, , efficient and well-documented code. Use GitHub efficiently to safely create issues, pull requests and branches to merge your code with the existing one.Take the 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 or Master'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 with CMake or other build systems Familiarity with Docker or containerized applicationsInterest in UX/UI design and software usability Good practices in code writing (balancing correctly code length, efficiency and readability)

Why join us?

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

Recruitment Process

20-minute screening interview with the CPO45-minute technical interview with the Technical Manager 30-minute cultural interview with the COO or CTO