When can you expect to hear back?

We like to attend all career fairs and recruitment events before closing our positions. That means, this position may be open without response for a couple of weeks to give us time to wrap up the recruitment season. Please see our tentative timeline below so you know when to expect to hear back from us!

• All postings close: February 11, 2024, at 11:59 CT
• Interviews: Mid- February
• Offers: By end of March

2024 Summer Start Date:

This position will start in the  summer and could have the opportunity to continue into the fall*. Please see our start dates below.

• Summer Internships: Monday, May 20, 2024
  • 40/hours per week max
    *If extended into the fall, hours would decrease to a max of 20 hrs/week. Extensions are based off business need and performance.

Summary

The Software Engineer Intern implements developer tools or product features on a rapid-release cycle. This person works in an agile development methodology to conduct code reviews and unit tests. The Software Development Intern works under the guidance of a senior developer.

Responsibilities

Implements developer tools or product features under the direction of a senior developer.

Tracks job assignments and completes status updates using internal tools.

Works in an Agile development methodology, attends standups, defines user stories, and implements development tasks.

Completes code reviews and unit tests.

What You'll Need

Skills

- Passion for writing software and learning the latest software development techniques

- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

- Self-motivated with strong propensity for action, results and continuous improvement

- The ability to work successfully in a high-energy, fast paced, rapidly changing environment is necessary

- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple processes, programs, and procedures simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines

Experience

- A solid foundation in computer science, with competencies in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented software design.

- Some experience in one or more of Python, Go, Java, C/C++/C#, Dart or JavaScript.

- Additional exposure to client frameworks like React or Angular, Google App Engine, Amazon EC2, database design, knowledge of HTTP and web protocols are a plus. Based on team assignment, may require/prefer:

- A solid foundation in computer science, with competencies in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented software design.

- Some experience in one or more of Python, Go, Java, C/C++/C# and SQL

- Additional exposure to REST/SOAP APIs, Google App Engine, Amazon AWS, database design, knowledge of HTTP and web protocols

Education

- Must be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program, preferably in Software Engineering. Computer Science, or related program.

Travel Requirement

- Minimal travel

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

- Minimal travel required

- Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office.

Sponsorship requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship now or in the future.

How You’ll Be Rewarded:

• Salary range in the US:

$40.00 - $40.00

• 401(k) participation and match
• Paid sick leave
• A unique opportunity to further your learning experience through additional internship seasons

Where You’ll Work

Our values drive how we work and who we hire. You will see these values ingrained in how we support our customers, work with team members, build our products and in the work environment we’ve created.

• Customer Success: Always delight our customers.

• Trust: Rely on each other. 

• Integrity: Do the right thing, every time. 

• Collaboration: Share resources and work together. 

• Innovation: Keep creating solutions and finding better ways. 

• Inclusion: Support a diverse community where we all belong. 

• Accountability: Be responsible for your success and failure.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and our unique culture gives employees the opportunity to make an impact everyday. We give our employees the freedom and resources they need—backed by our culture of collaboration and diverse thought—to continue innovating and breaking new ground. We hire talented people with a wide range of skills and experiences who are eager to tackle some of today’s most challenging proble