Software Engineering Intern - The Toro Company

Who Are We?     

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world-class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career. 

What Will You Do?

As an Embedded Software Engineering Intern, you'll have the opportunity to design cutting-edge embedded software applications for Toro equipment. Whether you're working independently or collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, you'll gain hands-on experience in real-world projects that push the boundaries of technology. Key responsibilities include:

• Dive into the development, debugging, and enhancement of embedded firmware for electrification and autonomous projects.

• Be part of the team that investigates, defines, and specifies innovative new products.

• Collaborate with engineering team members to design and implement high-quality electronics and firmware solutions that meet cutting-edge product requirements.

• Play a key role in resolving integration challenges that involve multiple electronics, software applications, and developers.

• Work closely with electronic, system, and software design engineers to help optimize overall product performance.

• Get hands-on experience in the validation and testing of electronics and embedded software.

• Assist software engineers in defining interfaces and optimizing hardware/software performance.

• Thoroughly test and evaluate embedded software to ensure top-notch quality and functionality.

• Contribute to the creation of detailed hardware and firmware design and validation documentation.

What Do You Need?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, an individual should meet the following minimum requirements:

• Currently a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field (required).

• Familiar with developing embedded firmware for 8/16/32-bit microcontrollers in C/C++.

• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) is a plus.

• Knowledge of desktop application development in C++/C# is preferred.

• Familiar with common communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, RS232, and CAN.

• Strong understanding of the relationship between hardware and software, with the ability to design systems that integrate both technologies efficiently.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Thrives in a team environment.

• Results-driven, action-oriented, and full of positive energy.

• Strong problem-solving and resolution skills.

• High degree of integrity and commitment to achieving results.

What Can We Give You?

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our interns know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive pay- The Toro Company offers interns a variety of perks, including:

Dress for your day – We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.

Volunteerism – The Toro Company is proud to provide interns 8 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.

Summer Hours *Based on Location* – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at certain locations are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.

Competitive Pay- The anticipated pay range is $22.00-33.00 per hour.

At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment process for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a potential threat to job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities.  

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related needs and conditions, gen