Dematic is looking for a Software Development Intern in the Grand Rapids, MI area (with other locations negotiable) to be part of the Operations Optimization team. The mission of the Operations Optimization team is to ensure automation solution performance via the design of highly optimized systems based on data-driven simulation modeling and advanced algorithm development. This position will support the development of a cloud-native digital twin platform that will provide simulation-as-a-service capability to solution development teams that design automation systems for Dematic customers. What we offer: Career Development We are here to support you for the entirety of your Dematic career. From a fast start of learning Dematic's history and foundational training to succeed in your role to leadership development programs, technical training and certifications, and Career Navigator to identify challenging new opportunities, our goal is to help you grow beyond your borders. Competitive Compensation and Benefits Our attractive and market competitive total rewards packages are designed to reward high performance and to assist in managing your personal and family needs. Dematic offers robust packages based on employment status and national requirements. Pay Transparency Dematic is committed to pay transparency. As such, Dematic will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, Dematic will still maintain confidentiality of your pay information. Employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Dematic, or (c) consistent with Dematic's legal duty to furnish information. Global Opportunities As a global company, our employees are exposed to different ideas and perspectives from around the world. We offer international assignments for qualified employees and wherever possible, we offer flexible working hours and modern workspace design. Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/ Tasks and Qualifications: As a Software Development Intern at Dematic, you will have the chance to: * Gain hands-on experience in all stages of the software development lifecycle * Collaborate with a diverse and talented team of engineers in a dynamic scrum environment * Contribute to the development of cutting-edge global software solutions * Learn and apply new tools, technologies, and industry best practices * Participate in design reviews and generate technical documents * Work on research tasks and develop proof of concepts (POC) * Develop your problem-solving and analytical skills while having fun! What we're looking for: * Current enrollment in a Bachelor's Degree program in Computer Science, or a related field * Passion for software development and eagerness to learn * Familiarity with at least one high-level programming language (Java, Python, C++, C#, Golang, Rust, etc.) * Solid foundation in object-oriented design principles, algorithms, and data structures * Understanding of threading and concurrency concepts and their practical application in code * Strong communication and teamwork skills * A positive attitude and a good sense of humor * Exposure to SQL databases and software testing tools is a plus * Familiarity with software development tools and environments such as IntelliJ, PyCharm, and Git is also a plus