IDEXX is currently seeking a Software Engineer Intern for the R&D Instrument Software Organization in Westbrook, ME (just outside of Portland, ME). This is an excellent opportunity for a talented student to join an innovative product development team bringing advanced diagnostic testing to veterinary health care.
In this unique opportunity you will gain experience working in R&D Instrument Software and participate in the software development lifecycle of a product. As an integral member of the software development team, you will make an impact on engineering problems, help provide solutions for IDEXX's diverse international line of veterinary products, and improve the quality of life for pets. With the guidance of senior staff members, you will be immersed in R&D and gain valuable real-world design and development experience.
R&D Instrument Software supports new instrument development, sustaining efforts for existing products, and researching new products and technologies. We work in a team-oriented, Agile environment, practicing iterative development and continuous improvement. The environment at IDEXX is fast-paced, and projects are multi-faceted and complex. R&D Instrument Software engages in a wide variety of domains including low-level embedded software development, security, application development, and DevOps. We utilize a variety of cutting-edge development tools, languages, and data architectures.
Teams leveraging strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on product development.
An opportunity to learn and apply new tools and technologies.
Experience using one or more software languages such as Python, C, C++, Go, and shell scripting.
Gain basic familiarity with Linux shell commands, as well as relational or non-relational database technologies.
Learn data formats, structures and common methods in data transformation (CSV, XLS, JSON)
Be exposed to cyber-security techniques and topics.
Have the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
See why excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams are important for success.
Requirements for this Internship:
A technical major related to software engineering, computer engineering, computer science or electrical engineering is required.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must have completed at least one year of college.
A track record of student success and potential as demonstrated by GPA, research portfolio, pursued interests, prior work experiences and/or the recommendation of a professor preferred.
For this role, you will need to be onsite in Westbrook, Maine 5 days a week.
IDEXX Interns work on a wide variety of challenging projects, gaining valuable professional experience while earning competitive wages. It’s a collaborative environment with a supportive and inclusive culture that promotes innovation, a primary driver of our continued success.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role.
Why IDEXX?
We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, our team members help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease.
We have customers in over 175 countries and a collaborative global workforce. Our culture is one that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you’ll be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Knowing our work has a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of pets and people is what motivates us every day. If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list, you’ll find it here.
Let’s pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
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What We Do
10,000 people, one global focus - enhancing the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock
We are passionate about what we do at IDEXX – and why wouldn’t we be? When you’re working to raise the standard of care for pets, make drinking water safe for billions and keep our livestock population around the globe healthy and free of disease, it’s no wonder that what we do each day is more than just a job. There’s an energy across IDEXX that is contagious – where caring and committed people come together to make things better.
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a member of the S&P 500, is a leader in pet healthcare innovation, serving practicing veterinarians around the world with a broad range of diagnostic and information technology-based products and services. Headquartered in southern Maine, we conduct operations through more than 70 locations around the world and serve customers in over 175 countries.
Our primary business focuses on pet health, a growing market around the world. Our products —in-clinic diagnostic tests and instrumentation, reference laboratory and telemedicine consultation services, and practice management software—enhance the ability of veterinarians to provide advanced medical care, improve staff efficiency and to build more economically successful practices.
We also develop and manufacture diagnostic tests and information for the global production animal industry, including poultry and livestock, as well as tests for the quality and safety of water and milk.
Please visit our website, IDEXX.com/careers, for further information and to view all of our job opportunities.
