About the role#
This summer internship offers a hands-on opportunity to work with our software engineering team in Danville. You will contribute to coding, building, and testing applications and products. This is a full-time, on-site position.
What you'll do#
- Participate in software development tasks.
- Assist software engineers with ongoing projects and prototyping.
- Build, test, enhance, and evaluate new or existing products.
- Work closely with members of the R&D team.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering program.
- Experience with C++, C#, or Java on Windows or Linux platforms.
- Experience with AWS or Azure deployments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint, as well as Jira, Bitbucket, and Confluence.
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
- Full-time enrollment for the current semester.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Location & details#
- Location: Danville, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
- Sponsorship: We do not provide sponsorship for this role.
About Watchfire
Watchfire manufactures electric signs and LED displays for a variety of commercial and institutional clients. Founded in 1932 and based in Danville, Illinois, the company produces indoor and outdoor video displays, scoreboards, and digital billboards. It employs roughly 330 people and maintains a large network of installations across retail, education, and automotive sectors. The firm also develops proprietary software for content management and message scheduling.
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