About Brunswick Brunswick Corporation is a leader in the marine industry and is looking for people to take part in the movement towards better boating for all. Brunswick relies on the thoughtful input of people from all backgrounds to create compelling, innovative products for customers around the globe. As such, diversity, equity, and inclusion are priorities in the enduring culture of the company. As a world leader in emerging recreational products and technologies, Brunswick plays a part in some of the most innovative, forward-looking brands in the marine industry today. The Brunswick Boating Intelligence Design Lab (formerly the Brunswick I-Jet Lab) at Research Park works closely with Brunswick’s corporate office to further accelerate Brunswick’s progress in modernizing the recreational boating experience. BI DesignLab supports the development of Brunswick’s autonomous docking technology and develops AI-powered virtual agents for marine applications and other applications that will provide smart assistance to boat operators. About the Role Brunswick’s BI-Design Lab, a member of the University of Illinois Research Park, is seeking an intern to work with back-end development.The Back-End Development Intern will be involved in developing server-side software for web and mobile applications as well as cloud applications. The Back-End team at the Lab is currently focused and responsible for AI projects deployed in the cloud. This internship is intended to be focused on sentiment analysis projects. Responsibilities Quickly understand problem statements and formulate a variety of possible solutions Work with the teams that develop and deploy software solutions for the broader public to ensure agreement and commonality in tech stack Write and maintain code specific to active projects Participate in code reviews for the Lab Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality Triage issues, root cause failures, and coordinate next steps Partner with design to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints This intern is expected to work on a sentiment analysis project Work on a web-scraping capability for the lab Some work with NLP 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 be authorized to work in the United States immediately, without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future. Currently enrolled at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in Computer Science, Software Development, or Software Engineering Coding experience with Python and C, C++, or one other common programming language with the ability to demonstrate or share projects developed in those languages Preferred Qualifications Capability and desire to work with the lab for 2-3 years as an intern (Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior year or equivalent time to graduation) Currently enrolled at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in a MS or PhD program in Computer Science, Software Development, or Software Engineering Prior projects in sentiment analysis projects Experience with the Microsoft Azure ecosystem Working Conditions Learning Opportunities: Brunswick 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: During summer, interns are expected to work 40 hours in person at the lab each week. 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. Feedback and Performance Reviews: As an intern, you will receive feedback and performance reviews throughout your assignment. Brunswick values the importance of interns understanding 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. The anticipated pay range for this position is $23.00 – $29.00 per hour. The actual hourly rate offered will depend on multiple factors including year in school, degree, job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context. Please consider connecting with the Brunswick team at the Research Park Career Fair on Tuesday, February 25 at the Illinois Conference Center. Apply now on the Brunswick job site.