Summer Internship - Front End Software Engineering

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet. 
 
Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.  
 
We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications. 

You may utilize this posting to upload your resume and information; however, this is not an application for a specific position. Your submission may or may not be reviewed depending on our future needs for this role. If your information is reviewed for a specific job opening, you may be invited to apply for that specific job opening. We encourage you to review the open positions listed on our careers website and directly apply for any for positions that interest you.

Program Overview & Location

 

Are you a driven and talented individual looking for the place to do your best work while developing into an impactful leader? Look no further than the Acuity Brands Internship Program! 

 

The Acuity Brands Internship Program is a 10–12-week experience (May – August, 40 hours/week) designed to develop high-potential candidates into marketing leaders through hands-on experiences that connect interns’ strengths and interests with the needs of the business. In addition to making an impact through your participation in key projects and transformative processes, you will have an opportunity to mentor and network with leaders throughout Acuity Brands.  

 

We prefer that interns only have one or two semesters left in their degree program so they can be considered for our Leadership Program immediately following the completion of the internship. Our Leadership Program is a full-time, entry-level rotational program that allows recent graduates to explore different areas within a functional area. These experiences enable young talent to grow their skill set and network within the company while figuring out what they are passionate about early in their careers.  

 

This role works remotely (from the U.S.) and travels based on business needs.

Primary Responsibilities Include

 

While specific projects and activities vary during your internship, you can expect to: 

• Gain hands-on experience with React, Node.js, and other relevant front-end technologies. Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code.
• Explore and experiment with new tools and libraries related to advanced web development technologies, Component development, Module Federation, and Performance tuning.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in front-end development.
• Participate in agile development sprints and contribute to project milestones.
• Assist in debugging and troubleshooting front-end issues.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to discussions.
• Share knowledge and collaborate with other interns and team members.
• Engage in team-building activities and contribute to a positive work environment.

Qualifications

 

In addition to currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited college or university, qualified interns will have: 

• Relevant internship or project experience.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven problem-solving capabilities.