About the role#
This is a 9-week internship program based in Dallas, Texas. It is part of a neurodiversity hiring initiative. The role is fully on-site, requiring candidates to be within a commutable distance to the office. You will work Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, with occasional weekend work possible during maintenance cycles. This position is open to individuals who self-identify as neurodivergent and have faced employment barriers. You will receive ongoing workplace support from Specialisterne throughout the term.
What you'll do#
- Solve complex problems and build high-performance applications for a global user base.
- Develop and deploy modern data management tools to organize client reference data and workflows.
- Engineer data processing pipelines and identify opportunities for automation.
- Partner with data platform teams to implement cloud-based processing and distribution.
- Drive strategic initiatives and deliver key programs within the data departments.
- Evaluate and acquire internal or external data sets to support business decisions.
What you'll need#
- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Intermediate programming skills in Java, Python, React, or SQL.
- Basic knowledge of complex business processes and data flows.
- Familiarity with version control using Git and basic data modeling with tools like Excel.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
- Experience with cloud infrastructure, AGILE methodology, code reviews, or testing frameworks is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Dallas, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Employment: Full-time, on-site.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
About Specialisterne USA
Specialisterne USA is a nonprofit organization based in Wilmington, Delaware. Founded in 2004, it operates as part of an international network spanning thirteen countries. The organization focuses on integrating neurodiversity into the workforce by providing recruitment, staffing, and management support. It works to remove barriers for neurodivergent individuals while helping businesses expand their talent pools.
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