What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineering Internship position at Wacom?
This will be a 12-week paid internship for the summer split in two 6-week sprints with different teams (Open Source & Branded), 20 hours per week. The intern would be expected to attend the daily stand up meetings (held virtually) and give regular progress updates on their project.
Potential Projects Include but are not limited to:
- Development of a python application backed by a database for xml file generation
- Work to improve our continuous integration system on Mac and/or Windows
- Improve our URL checking process - Reorganize our confluence space
- Remove dead/obsolete code
- Code style automation/checking
- Implicit casting detection on Windows
- Improving our automated screenshotting system
- Improving Wacom Center light/dark mode transitions
Ideal background:
- Pursuing a degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science
- At least some experience working with Linux & Windows operating systems
- At least some experience with Python, Powershell, and/or C
- Strong interest in learning and growing in the field of software engineering
- Understanding of software engineering principles and software development life cycle and processes
- Excellent problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Interest in learning about software technologies, tools, and techniques.
- Able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Why work for Wacom?
Founded in 1983, Wacom is the world’s leading manufacturer of pen tablets, interactive pen displays, and digital interface solutions. The advanced technology of Wacom’s intuitive input devices has been used to create some of the most exciting digital art, films, special effects, fashion and designs around the world and provides business and home users with their leading interface technology to express their personality. We also offer our products as OEM solutions to leading tablet device and PC manufacturers.
We encourage our team members to bring their individual spirit and enthusiasm to the work they do. With our global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, U.S. headquarters in Vancouver, WA, and team members around the world, we work together to support the vision of Lifelong Ink. This global perspective supports the understanding that every person brings a unique background and talent to Wacom and informs our work to create a culture of belonging.
Our flexible work style allows most team members to determine the best work structure for themselves, whether full time in the office, hybrid, or fully remote. We focus on results and outcomes, not where and when you work. Our benefit package includes a variety of programs designed to support your health, your financial future and offer a safety net. Visit our careers page to find out about our benefits: https://www.wacom.com/en-us/about-wacom/careers-at-wacom Come and join our team and support our vision to bring people and technology closer together through digital pen, ink, and tablet technology.