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August 17, 2026
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Software Design Student

United States
Full-time
Remote
$24/hr - $26/hr
New Grad
Daktronics creates digital LED display technology and audio systems for sports, commercial, and public environments. The Software Design Student will gain hands-on experience across software development and testing, including identifying deficiencies, conducting manual and automated testing, developing applications, writing unit tests, and supporting software requirements and design documentation.
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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 3rd party tools
  • 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 like Salesforce, Azure, Angular, and other cloud-based services
  • Leverage AI tools to enhance testing efficiency and code quality, accelerate debugging, and support the exploration of new technical solutions
  • 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

Qualification

Required

  • Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related degree
  • Only strong academic performers will be considered and 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 the Microsoft.Net 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

Preferred

  • The preferred applicant will be a student registered in at least 12 credits
  • The preferred applicant will be in their sophomore or junior year of school
  • Knowledge of C++, C#, and/or Java preferred, but other object-oriented languages are acceptable

Benefits

  • $500 Academic Excellence Reward for each spring and fall semester completed while employed for students with a GPA of 3.5 and above, subject to additional conditions
  • Employee discount program
  • Employee assistance program
  • Community donation program
  • Unpaid time off
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Leaves
  • Disability and accommodations
  • Hands-on experience
  • Mentorship
  • A mentor who will challenge you to find solutions, take initiative and develop a strong understanding of Daktronics products, practices, and procedures
  • Resources and mentorship necessary to thrive in your position
Daktronics is globally recognized for designing, engineering, and manufacturing advanced digital LED display technology and audio systems.
Glassdoor
3.8
Founded in 1968
Brookings, South Dakota, USA
1001-5000 employees
http://www.daktronics.com/en-us