Software Engineering Summer Intern - APEX (Minneapolis, MN)

SmartThings

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We’re SmartThings, one of the leading IoT ecosystems in the world, creating the most effortless way for anyone to create a smart home. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung, our corporate offices are based in Minneapolis and the Bay Area.

More than 270 million people worldwide use SmartThings to control and manage their connected life. SmartThings delivers simple, powerful experiences across Samsung’s leading portfolio of phones, TVs, and appliances, and we offer the most versatile smart home experience as an open platform with a rich partner ecosystem. As a founding member of Matter, we are a leader in the industry to help make smart homes more secure, reliable and seamless to use.

Like the smartphone revolution, smart home technology is transforming the way we interact with the world around us. With SmartThings products, we’re reducing global emissions, improving service industries, and creating a safer, smarter planet. Come be a part of the transformation with us! Do the SmartThings!

SmartThings Culture & Ways of Working

SmartThings’ dynamic culture continuously moves forward with agility and determination, providing an opportunity for impactful contributions across all roles. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging is deeply ingrained in our core values, fostering a culture that values,celebrates, and honors the unique perspectives and experiences of every individual. Embracing inclusive practices, we strive to cultivate a work environment where everyone thrives. 

At SmartThings, we’re creating immersive, interconnected experiences for both our customers and our team members. Our workplace mirrors this ethos, offering a versatile hybrid environment that nurtures personal connections and fosters collaborative efforts. It’s a place where we can harness the power of teamwork and also delve into focused solo work from the comfort of home a couple of days a week. Joining our team means being based in the vibrant Minneapolis/St. Paul area and working with us at our Minneapolis office three days a week, adding your unique touch to our collective journey. 

About The Team

The App and Primitives Experience team at SmartThings is seeking a summer intern who will embed within our friendly and collaborative team to enhance core platform functionality at SmartThings. There will be opportunities to commit code to some of our most critical services, as well as to learn from talented senior engineers. You will also be given the flexibility to innovate, design, and make suggestions on some of the complex problems we are challenged with.

About The Role

We are looking for knowledgeable and motivated individuals with an interest in software development, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based microservice architecture . You will have the opportunity to contribute to a platform that is composed of mobile apps, embedded devices, mesh networking, and cloud-based microservices.

Department

Core IoT Platform

Employment Type

Internship

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Workplace type

Hybrid

Compensation

$25.00 / hour

Reporting To

Aaron Huus

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Aaron Huus

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Key Responsibilities

  • Add features to the platform and various microservices related to the app platform, which drives our internal, developer, and partner integrations
  • Embed within our established team and utilize technologies including AWS, Docker, MySQL, DynamoDB and others!
  • Receive mentorship from senior engineers
  • Participate in the code review process
  • Design, develop, and maintain microservices at scale
  • Completion of internship experience powerpoint presentation on program end date

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Inclusive Hiring Practices

If your skills and experience are close to what we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply. We know that abilities can be developed in many different ways, and some of the most educational paths have twists and turns. Diversity of thought creates the most creative teams, and we’re passionate about adding new perspectives to the conversation at SmartThings. Even if you aren’t certain you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply! 

What You Bring On Day One (Required Qualifications) 

  • Pursuing education in the area of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • Ability to complete a 12-week internship (May - August 2024)
  • Experience with an object oriented language such as Kotlin or Java
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-starter who is eager to learn new languages, frameworks, and technologies

Desired Skills

  • Minimum overall GPA of 3.0

About SmartThings

Creating a safer, smarter world with you.

SmartThings brings your home to life by being the leading open platform for the consumer Internet of Things. Bringing together developers, device makers, and service providers to make the world a smarter place. From a door that knows when to lock itself, to a living room that can get the party started or a sink that can help to call a plumber; the opportunities are endless to make everyday objects around us more useful. So if you’re innovative, not afraid to challenge status quo, collaborative and have a passion for technology, then you’ve found your next home with SmartThings!

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Our Hiring Process

Stage 3:

Zoom Interview

Stage 4:

Offer

Stage 1:

Recruiter Screen

Stage 2:

Hiring Manager Review

Stage 3:

Zoom Interview

Stage 4:

Offer

Stage 1:

Recruiter Screen

Stage 2:

Hiring Manager Review

Stage 3:

Zoom Interview

Stage 4:

Offer

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