Engineering Intern, Digital & Connected - Summer 2026

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.•New Britain, CT

4d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Stanley Black & Decker Intern – IoT Connected Backend Services Onsite: New Britain, CT Come Help Us, Help Those Who the World We’re the World’s largest tool and outdoor company. Our engineering teams design and develop solutions that help people change our world. We conduct our own in-depth end user research in delivering the next generation of digitally enabled products and services to market. Our connected products are rapidly advancing, and we are bringing digital transformation to our well-established base of world-class Tool and Outdoor products. Throughout this disruptive change we strive we meet our users’ highest expectations of quality and functionality. To do this requires great people who have a sense of purpose, high integrity, and a relentless pursuit of product excellence. If this sounds like you, we want you to join our top-notch team of worldwide professionals who are making their mark with some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK & DECKER, and so many more. About Our Internship Program: Throughout your internship, you will have regular events, weekly lunch and learn sessions, and receive customized training from our business units. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into supporting the needs of Stanley Black & Decker both in the US and abroad. The interns will gain first-hand exposure to Stanley Black & Decker and have the opportunity to build a cross-functional professional network. Interns are expected to adapt to change and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, creativity, and confidence. Interns must be team-oriented and collaborative. The Job: As an Intern on our IoT Connected Backend Services team you will have the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in developing and maintaining backend services that power IoT applications. You will work closely with experienced engineers and Software Developers and contribute to projects that have a real impact on our products and services such as:

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with a target graduation date of 2028 or 2027.
Strong understanding of programming languages such as Typescript, Python, Java, C or Node.js.
Knowledge of databases (SQL/NoSQL).
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail with excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is a plus.
Experience with IoT device firmware development and mobile deveoplment is an advantage

Responsibilities

Assist in the design, development, optimization and deployment of backend services for IoT applications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate IoT devices with cloud-based platforms.
Participate in the development of APIs and microservices to support IoT data processing and analytics.
Help in optimizing and scaling backend systems to handle large volumes of IoT data.
Conduct testing and debugging of backend services to ensure reliability and performance.
Document technical specifications and processes for future reference.
Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in IoT and backend development.

Benefits

A utility role interacting with key members of a Fortune 500 company.
A flexible schedule featuring a max of 40 hours.
Opportunity for career advancement upon graduation.
Competitive compensation and career development opportunities.
medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement.
discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.