Cloud Software Engineer Intern (Hybrid)

Punch Through Design•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Punch Through is a design and engineering firm specializing in connected medical device development. The Cloud Software Engineer Intern works closely with backend software engineers to design and build web applications and APIs that power clients’ connected-device ecosystems. The work may span quick-turn proofs of concept and multi-year development programs, from designing and building solutions through launch and scale. The intern may contribute to architecture and product requirements, and will consider technical fitness, scope, schedule, and client needs when making engineering decisions. The position is intended for a student pursuing a technical degree with a software emphasis. The schedule can begin part-time during the spring semester and transition to full-time during the summer. The internship requires at least 15–20 hours per week during school and 40 hours per week during summer, with the ability to intern for at least a full year before graduation. This is a hybrid position for candidates located in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area. In-office days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with in-person team collaboration when needed. Desk setups are available for working in the office or at home. The intern will work with an engineering mentor and teammates across disciplines, with opportunities for technical and professional growth through project work, collaboration, and mentorship.

Requirements

Be a sophomore or junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or another technical field with a software emphasis.
Be able to intern for at least a full year before graduation.
Be able to work 40 hours per week during summer and at least 15–20 hours per week during the school year.
Demonstrate experience with either C# or Python.
Have a strong interest in web applications.
Have experience with team software development using Git or other shared-codebase development tools.
Communicate clearly and explain complex ideas in a simple, straightforward manner.
Be curious and willing to learn new things.
Be interested in working on both consumer and medical products.

Nice To Haves

Experience building web-based applications or APIs.
Experience with .NET Core MVC or Django.
Experience with automated testing, unit testing, or CI/CD pipelines.
Knowledge of writing modular, testable code.
Experience with a variety of toolchains and development environments.
Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy or other wireless protocols.
Familiarity with Agile software development processes.
Experience interacting with clients.
Ability to code independently with guidance, raise questions, communicate progress proactively, and ask for help when encountering challenges.

Responsibilities

Develop web APIs for connected products.
Learn new engineering topics and solve problems.
Contribute to and review architecture design for web application development projects.
Deliver verbal and written status updates to clients’ engineers and stakeholders, and incorporate feedback into subsequent development iterations.
Contribute to and review design and product requirement specifications.
Work independently on engineering tasks, with a decreasing need for work direction.
Learn from other engineers, ask for help when needed, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Contribute to continuous improvement of software engineering best practices and processes.
Contribute to Punch Through’s culture and ongoing company improvement.

Benefits

$27.50 per hour paid internship.
401(k).
Sick time.
Jury duty leave.
Bereavement leave.
Commuter benefits.
Twice-yearly company offsites and trips.
Recognition through Fist Bump Awards, including company-provided experiences for recipients.
Company-sponsored lunches and happy hours.
Lunch-and-learn sessions.
Employee book club.
Free onsite gym membership.
Secured bike room.