Responsibilities

　　When you work at Daktronics, you’ll be part of something amazing. We design, engineer, manufacture and support bold, eye-catching digital LED and LCD video displays and audio systems.

　　Our products bring excitement to professional, college and high school games. They attract customers for businesses around the world, and even provide direction for people as they travel, work and play.

　　As part of the Daktronics team, you’ll have interesting, impactful work with flexible opportunities. You can learn and grow at a company that provides competitive compensation and meaningful benefits – and the people are second to none.

　　Learn moreAbout Daktronics (https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/about-us) !

　　When and where is this opportunity?     

　　Position located in Brookings, SD or Rapid City, SD. This position is open to candidates eligible to work in the U.S.

　　Internship opportunities available:    

　　13 May 2024 to 13 December 2024 -  Check out our Daktronics Internship Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pStEvwhSnkE%20) .

　　If your university quarter/semester doesn’t end until after these dates, we may consider an alternate schedule. 

　　What will work look like for me?      

　　At Daktronics, you’ll experience challenging and meaningful work; you’ll have a mentor who will challenge you to find solutions, take initiative, and develop a strong understanding of Daktronics products, practices, and procedures. We will make sure you have the knowledge needed to be successful to hit the ground running!   

　　We will expose you to multiple facets of the embedded world. You will experience a professional business environment where you can sharpen your problem solving and testing skills, grow in your design abilities and processes. We will do our best to prepare you for full-time employment, so we can confidently encourage you to apply for our positions following the internship. 

　　You will also work with a team of developers and professionals to design, develop, and deliver software solutions to various Daktronics customers and business groups. You will primarily focus on:  

　　Application Development:  Enhancement and maintenance of our current applications and solutions along with design and development of new software applications using Linux and/or Microsoft Visual Studio.  

　　Programming Languages:  Develop and support applications using C++, C, and/or C# programming languages.  

　　Team Collaboration:  Work within a larger development team to solve problems.  

　　Testing and Documentation:  Write unit tests for existing code along with assisting in the development of software product requirements and design documentation.  

　　Perform other duties as assigned or needed to support the efforts of Daktronics.   

　　Who are the Software Development teams at Daktronics?  

　　Daktronics software teams that support everything from internal applications and tools to software solutions and products used by our customers. We are excited for the chance to bring someone on board to these teams that cares deeply about growing professionally and challenging themselves. We are passionate about solving the right problems the right way. We challenge each other every day and expect the best from each other. We respect each other and those we work with very much while welcoming differing viewpoints and suggestions. We work hard and we have a lot of fun. 

　　What is the pay and perks?

　　The typical hiring pay for this position is $24.00 to $26.00 per hour. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including relevant education, experience, geographic location, and applicable local legislation.

　　We also offer financial Relocation Assistance for positions that require placement in a specific location. 

　　This position will be eligible for company benefits including, employee discount program, employee assistance program, community donation program, unpaid time off, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, leaves, disability, and accommodations. 

　　This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by Daktronics due to factors affecting the business. 

　　Qualifications

　　Academic Requirements:   

　　Candidate must be enrolled as a full-time student and registered for at least 12 credits (undergraduate) or 9 credits (graduate) at the time of application. 

　　Preferred candidate would be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.   

　　Preferred candidate would be of at least junior status in school.   

　　Students who will start the internship the semester immediately following undergraduate bachelor’s degree graduation will also be considered.  

　　Ability to take a semester off from school to complete the internship, if not a graduate.  

　　Ability to work through the Cooperative Education/Internship Program at your accredited university and Faculty Coordinator to arrange for credit while participating in this 7-month internship, as needed. 

　　Only strong academic performers will be considered. Must maintain an acceptable GPA, preference to 3.0 or greater.  

　　Unofficial transcripts or web transcripts must be submitted with application to be considered.   

　　Preferred Experiences:   

　　Object oriented programming knowledge is required.

　　Programming knowledge in at least one of the following: "C", "C++", or “C#” preferred.   

　　Preferred courses related to object-oriented design and data structures.  

　　Other Requirements:      

　　Candidates must be available to work 40 hours per week for the duration of internship. 

　　Good oral and written communication skills, good organizational skills, self-motivation.  

　　Good problem solving and critical thinking skills.   

　　Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.  

　　Dedication and desire for quality performance.   

　　Fluent in English, both written and verbal.    

　　Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

　　Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.

　　Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or citizenship status. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, pleaseclick here (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) .

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　　Job ID2024-6203

　　LocationBrookings, South Dakota

　　Type Intern

　　Shift Day