Software Design Student

Software Design Student Internship

Join Daktronics and be part of a team that creates cutting‑edge digital LED display technology and audio systems. Experience the thrill of working on projects that bring excitement to sports events, attract customers worldwide, and guide people in their daily lives.

At Daktronics, you’ll engage in meaningful work and have the chance to grow both personally and professionally. Our internships and student positions offer hands‑on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of our products and industry practices.

We will expose you to multiple facets of the software world. You will experience a professional business environment where you can sharpen your problem‑solving and testing skills, grow in your coding abilities, and participate in agile processes. With your academic growth in the classroom, we seek to provide multiple experiences during your student career at Daktronics, which may mean rotating to different job responsibilities.

• Finding and reporting software deficiencies.
• Assist in manual testing of software.
• Track test results and quality metrics.
• Become proficient in the use of testing tools and methodologies.
• Work with users and Daktronics personnel to answer questions and resolve problems.
• Create automated test scripts for regression testing.
• Create automated tests from approved third‑party tools.
• Leverage AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools in managing test cases and testing solutions.
• Develop, debug, and maintain software applications using Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Develop and support software applications using development languages like C#, C++, JavaScript, etc. and other software development tools such as Salesforce, Azure, Angular, and other cloud‑based services.
• Work within a development team to solve problems.
• Write unit tests for new code and existing code.
• Complete quality work in a timely manner.
• Assist in the development of software product requirements and design documentation.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Applicants should be available to work approximately 15 hours per week (maximum of 20 hours per week) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer.

Position is primarily located in Brookings, South Dakota, with limited availability to work from a U.S. based home office or Rapid City, SD Daktronics campus.

The typical hiring range for this position is $24.00 to $26.00 per hour based on the location of the candidate.

Students with GPA of 3.5 and above may be eligible for a $500 Academic Excellence Reward for each spring and fall semester completed while employed. Additional conditions may apply.

This position is eligible for a subset of our company benefits including employee discount program, employee assistance program, community donation program, unpaid time off, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, leaves, disability and accommodations. Information about Daktronics benefits can be found on our website Career Opportunities ().

• The preferred applicant will be a student registered in at least 12 credits.
• Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related degree.
• The preferred applicant will be in their sophomore or junior year of school.
• Applicants must maintain an acceptable GPA, with preference to 3.0 GPA or greater.
• Unofficial transcripts or web transcripts must be submitted with application.

• Good oral and written communication skills, good organizational skills, self‑motivation.
• Good problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Regularly and reliably work scheduled hours.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.

• Object oriented programming knowledge is required. Knowledge of C++, C#, and/or Java preferred, but other object‑oriented languages are acceptable.
• Knowledge of the  Framework and Visual Studio.
• Knowledge of GIT or other source control software.
• Good oral and written communication skills, ability to communicate complex technical concepts.
• Shown ability to work collaboratively on projects or with a partner/team.

Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and start your journey with Daktronics.