About the role#
As a Software Engineer Intern, you will gain hands-on development experience by contributing to projects on one of our API development teams. You will work alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional partners to build your technical skills and solve engineering challenges.
What you'll do#
- Support engineering projects through research, design, development, testing, and documentation.
- Collaborate with engineers, technical teams, and project managers to meet project goals.
- Participate in the design, prototyping, and scoping of engineering solutions.
- Prepare technical documentation for engineering projects and processes.
- Identify and troubleshoot technical issues and develop solutions with guidance from experienced engineers.
- Participate in training and development opportunities to expand your technical knowledge.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with one or more programming languages such as Python, Go, JavaScript, Rust, or C++.
- Understanding of software engineering principles, data structures, and algorithms.
- Familiarity with database concepts, including SQL and NoSQL.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to learn and adapt to develop new technical skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Moscow, Idaho, United States.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Commitment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Sponsorship: We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
About Lightcast
Lightcast is a technology company founded in 2000 that focuses on labor market data. Based in Moscow, Idaho, the firm maintains a staff of 501 to 1,000 employees. It provides information to enterprise, education, and public sector clients to assist with workforce planning and economic analysis. The company manages a large database of job postings to generate insights for decision-making.
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