Software Engineer Intern

Are you ready for what’s next?  

Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. 

Location:  Champaign, IL

Workplace Category: Hybrid

Travel Required:  None

Pay Range:   $1800-$26.00 per hour

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.  This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.   

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick.  See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality: 

Position Overview:  

The Boating Intelligence (BI) Design Lab is seeking a talented Software Engineering Intern. This role will involve software development across the full-stack: backend, web/mobile apps, databases, and cloud deployments. 
 
This is an ideal opportunity for those who are enthusiastic about tackling innovative customer problems using technology and have a natural curiosity, a passion for experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement. You will gain hands-on experience at the intersection of Software Engineering, and the recreational boating industry, contributing to impactful projects in a dynamic R&D environment.  

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.   

Essential Functions:

Due to the nature of the Lab, it is difficult to capture all the responsibilities and projects accurately.

The following list is not exhaustive but alludes to the kinds of workflow that will be expected. 

• Quickly understand problem statements and formulate a variety of possible solutions  

• Work with the teams that develop and deploy software solutions  

• Write and maintain code specific to active projects

• Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality 

• Be adaptable 

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.  

Required Qualifications:   

• To be considered for the internship, candidates must have permanent US Work authorization. We are unable to sponsor temporary work visas or accept CPT/OPT authorization for this role. 

• Current enrollment in a BS in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Engineering, and Physics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Or equivalent software development experience. 

• Experience in general software development and tooling such as git. 

• Work or side projects.   

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience with developing full-stack applications. 

• Experience with Python, Rust, or preferably TypeScript. 

• Experience with cloud deployment (particularly Azure or preferably Cloudflare)

• Experience with databases 

• Excitement to learn cutting edge tools. 

Working Conditions:  

Learning Opportunities: Our internships are designed to provide hands-on experience in a professional setting. You will work alongside experienced professionals and get a chance to apply your academic knowledge to real-world tasks. 

Project Work: The work environment is supportive, collaborative, and conducive to learning. Interns typically work on specific projects or tasks that contribute to the organization’s goals. This may range from supporting larger projects to handling smaller, individual assignments.  

Hours: Interns must work at least 8 hours in person at the lab each week during the fall and spring terms. You may work up to 20 hours maximum. During summer, interns are expected to work 40 hours in person at the lab each week. 

Feedback and Performance Reviews: As an intern, you will receive feedback and performance reviews throughout your assignment. We value the importance for interns to understand their progress and areas for improvement.  

Responsibility: Interns at BI Design Lab are expected to manage their own schedules, set goals, and seek feedback for their professional development. 

Add Pay Verbiage 

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $26.00 per hour.  The actual hourly rate offered will vary depending on multiple factors including year in school/credits earned, degree, job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.   

Why Brunswick:  

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge.  As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!  

Next is Now!  

We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.