Software Engineer Intern

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a professional, innovative and detailed individual for our Software Engineering Intern position. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to work part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer and will live in the Pullman, WA area. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply state-of-the-art machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) models to solve real-world problems, then this position is for you!

* US Citizenship Required

As a Software Engineering Intern, a typical day might include the following: 

• Using robust mathematical tools across diverse areas of research to apply creative solutions to technical problems.

• Researching advanced topics and systematically and scientifically testing new ideas.

• Applying ML/AI technologies to solve real-world problems.

• Supporting SEL’s software development process.

• Verifying that software meets requirements.

• Implementing firmware/software design.

• Providing support to engineering staff as needed.

• Following engineering quality assurance procedures.

• Continuously identifying, measuring, and improving processes.

• Understanding. Creating. Simplifying.

• Clearly and concisely documenting findings.

This job might be for you if:

• You are a current student pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent with at least one year of technical coursework completed.

• Have programming experience in Python, C++, C#, Java or equivalent OO programming language.

• You are able to research advanced topics in depth and apply techniques and/or concepts to new domains.

• You are interested in statistics and data-driven methods.

• You can apply theoretical knowledge to current technical challenges.

• You can effectively document and communicate research methods, analysis, and results.

• You are able to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.

• You are able to work cooperatively in a team environment.

• You are a United States citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of ML concepts including supervised and unsupervised learning, neural networks, and feature engineering

• Experience using operating system virtualization tools such as Docker 

• Familiarity with Linux based operating systems such as Ubuntu

• Practical knowledge of web application development and REST APIs

• Knowledge of database concepts and databases such as SQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL

• Experience using revision control and source code management systems such as Git

• Familiarity with a range of subjects possibly including machine learning, linear algebra, data science, theory of computation, graph theory, signal processing, information theory, cryptography, probability, statistics, differential equations, optimization, etc.　

• Experience with natural language processing, computer vision, or similar ML technologies

• Experience with parallel processing and using graphical processing units

Location Information - Pullman, WA

SEL’s corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support our interns.

• School matters. SEL managers work with their interns to arrange flexible schedules that accommodate classes and studying while working part-time during the school year.

• We challenge and rely on our interns to contribute high-quality work that adds value to our company and gives you an advantage with real-world experiences when seeking jobs after graduation.

• We aim to bring great talent to SEL and although not guaranteed, interns are frequently hired for full-time roles upon graduation.

• Ask our team about other intern benefits including wellness resources, community connection, and kickstarting retirement savings.

Communication with Applicants 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.