Position: Operations Development & Integration Engineering Intern
Location: In-Office New York, NY (NON-REMOTE)
Job Type: Paid Internship
Compensation: Varies by Internship Level
EOP: $700/Month-$900/Month
AOP: $1600/Month-$2000/Month

Join us at Gesture, where innovation meets passion, and technology shapes the future of expression. As a leader in e-commerce and delivery technology, we’re dedicated to redefining the way people connect and celebrate special moments. If you’re ready to make an impact and push the boundaries of possibility, we invite you to join our team.

Gesture is seeking a motivated Operations and Integration Engineer Intern to join our team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, working alongside experienced professionals. You will play a crucial role in supporting our operational processes and integrating multiple systems to enhance our service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in integrating and maintaining operational systems to ensure operations can handle logistics and order activities
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues related to operations infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements and system efficiency enhancements.
• Help develop and maintain documentation for operational procedures and system configurations.
• Participate in the deployment and integration of new technologies and systems.
• Conduct basic system audits and assist in generating performance reports.
• Support disaster recovery planning and execution under supervision.
• Build and maintain dashboards to visualize operational data and metrics.
• Integrate communication platforms like WhatsApp into CRM systems using tools like Twilio to ensure seamless communication with our delivery fleet.
• Utilize our ’smart send’ technology to streamline the integration of tangible item deliveries across various platforms.

Requirements:

• Currently a college senior or enrolled in a master’s program in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of system operations and infrastructure management.
• Familiarity with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Bash) is a plus.
• Interest in learning about monitoring tools and platforms (e.g., Nagios, Grafana).
• Eagerness to learn about cloud services and virtualization technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, VMware).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins).
• Basic knowledge of network protocols and security best practices.
• Enthusiasm for pursuing certifications in relevant technologies or methodologies.

Benefits:

• Competitive internship stipend.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Flexible work hours and potential remote work options.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

How To Apply:

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to revolutionize expression and gratitude through technology, we’d love to hear from you. Apply directly through this job posting and include a detailed resume, cover letter, and any relevant project portfolio links.

We strongly encourage you to start by downloading our app. In addition, please visit gesture.vip at your earliest convenience to learn more about the company.

Join us in driving operational excellence and success in the tech industry. We look forward to welcoming a motivated and talented professional to our team!

Gesture US, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We appreciate your interest in joining our team, though only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Gesture is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Internship compensation varies based on program type, academic level, and field experience:

• Early Opportunity Program (EOP):$700/Month-$900/Month
• Advanced Opportunity Program (AOP): $1600/Month-$2000/Month

Rates within each range are determined by your academic level (undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate) and relevant experience in the field. Specific compensation will be discussed during the interview process.

The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.

Gesture has a KPI and Pacesetting culture. As such, we are seeking Sharp, Motivated, High-Performing team members.

The right candidate will experience the most success in this role will have a START-UP mindset and is interested in growing with the company from a ground floor opportunity.