What are the responsibilities and job description for the Embedded Software Engineer Intern | Summer 2025 position at IDEXX?
IDEXX is currently seeking an Embedded Software Engineer Intern for the R&D Instrument Software Organization in Westbrook, ME (just outside of Portland, ME) for summer 2025 . This is an excellent opportunity for a talented student to join an innovative product development team bringing advanced diagnostic testing to veterinary health care.
In this unique opportunity you will gain experience working in R&D Instrument Software and participate in the software development lifecycle of a product. As an integral member of the software development team, you will make an impact on engineering problems, help provide solutions for IDEXX's diverse international line of veterinary products and improve the quality of life for pets. With the guidance of senior staff members, you will be immersed in R&D and gain valuable real-world design and development experience.
R&D Instrument Software supports new instrument development, sustaining efforts for existing products, and research of new products and technologies. We work in a team oriented, Agile environment, practicing iterative development and continuous improvement. The environment at IDEXX is fast-paced and projects are multi-faceted and complex. R&D Instrument Software engages in a wide variety of domains including low-level embedded software development, security, application development, and DevOps. We utilize a variety of cutting-edge development tools, languages and data architectures.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
What you will be exposed to :
A fast-paced, Agile environment
Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on product development.
A drive to learn and apply new tools and technologies.
Experience using one or more software languages such as Python, C, C , Go, JavaScript, and shell scripting.
Basic familiarity with Linux shell commands.
Familiarity with either relational or non-relational database technologies.
Experience with data formats, structures and common methods in data transformation (CSV, XLS, JSON)
Some exposure to cyber-security techniques and topics.
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams.
What You Will Need to Succeed :
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must have completed at least one year of college.
A technical major related to software engineering, computer engineering, computer science or electrical engineering is required.
A track record of student success and potential as demonstrated by GPA, research portfolio, pursued interests, prior work experiences and / or the recommendation of a professor preferred.
About the IDEXX Internship Program :
IDEXX Interns work on a wide variety of challenging projects, gaining valuable professional experience while earning competitive wages. It’s a collaborative environment with a supportive and inclusive culture that promotes innovation, a primary driver of our continued success.
Why IDEXX?
We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Let’s pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
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