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The intern will gain software engineering experience in a real education product environment by turning early ideas into working prototypes, supporting database-driven features, testing new interaction models, and documenting what can be reused or scaled. This is a virtual internship open to residents of the 50 states and D.C. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level.

Job Description K12 Zone Engineering Intern The K12 Zone Engineering Intern supports the design and development of SDK-based applications for the K12 Zone, Stride's virtual student engagement environment. This role focuses on building experimental prototypes that create new ways for students to interact with each other in virtual spaces. The intern will gain software engineering experience in a real education product environment by turning early ideas into working prototypes, supporting database-driven features, testing new interaction models, and documenting what can be reused or scaled. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. <ul><li>Build and test SDK-based applications and interactive features for the K12 Zone. </li></ul><ul><li>Prototype new ways for students to interact with each other in virtual spaces, activities, and events. </li></ul><ul><li>Support experimental R&D projects that explore new student engagement models. </li></ul><ul><li>Assist with database-supported features used by Zone applications and experiences. </li></ul><ul><li>Translate product ideas into working prototypes, proof-of-concept builds, or reusable tools. </li></ul><ul><li>Test and document prototypes, including behavior, technical setup, issues, and lessons learned. </li></ul><ul><li>Identify opportunities to reduce manual work and improve team efficiency. </li></ul>Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. Minimum Required Qualifications <ul><li>Currently pursuing, or interested in pursuing, education or training in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Game Development, Interactive Media, or a related field. </li></ul><ul><li>Basic understanding of software engineering concepts, including programming logic, testing, and debugging. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience building software projects through coursework, personal projects, externships, clubs, or self-directed learning. </li></ul><ul><li>Interest in building interactive digital experiences for students. </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to learn new SDKs, platforms, and technical workflows. </li></ul><ul><li>Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work through ambiguous technical challenges. </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work independently while communicating progress and blockers clearly. </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work up to 40 hours per week during the internship. </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to clear required background check. </li></ul>Desired Qualifications <ul><li>Experience building interactive applications, games, simulations, virtual experiences, or web-based tools. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience working with SDKs, APIs, databases, or platform-specific development tools. </li></ul><ul><li>Interest in virtual worlds, student engagement, online communities, or education technology. </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to explain prototype behavior and technical decisions clearly. </li></ul> WORK ENVIRONMENT: This is a virtual internship open to residents of the 50 states and D.C. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. We anticipate the hourly range to be $18.00 - $22.00. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual's compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot b

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K12 Zone Engineering Intern

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Computer Science

Debugging Skills

Documentation

Engineering

Game Software

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Logic Testing

Online Communities

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Programming Tools

Proof of Concept

Prototyping

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Software Engineering

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This role will work within a collaborative remote team, partnering with data engineers, analysts, and architects to assist in building reliable data workflows and integrations on an agile cycle while gaining hands-on experience in cloud-based data engineering and supporting Stride's mission to empower online education for students across the United States. Coursework or project experience involving data pipelines, APIs, or cloud-based data tools; Familiarity with version control systems such as Git; Exposure to data warehousing concepts (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery); Interest in education technology and data-driven solutions.

Job Description SUMMARY: The Data Engineering Intern at Stride supports the development and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and integrations that connect core systems and enable data-driven decision making for online K-12 learning and school operations. This role will work within a collaborative remote team, partnering with data engineers, analysts, and architects to assist in building reliable data workflows and integrations on an agile cycle while gaining hands-on experience in cloud-based data engineering and supporting Stride's mission to empower online education for students across the United States. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. <ul><li>Assist in developing and maintaining data pipelines and integrations that support business processes and analytics use cases.</li><li>Support the design and implementation of data workflows, partnering with engineers and analysts to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.</li><li>Write and maintain clean, modular code in Python and SQL to support data ingestion, transformation, and integration tasks.</li><li>Assist in testing data pipelines, including unit testing and validation, to ensure data quality and reliability.</li><li>Support CI/CD processes by helping validate and deploy data solutions in development and staging environments.</li><li>Monitor data pipelines and assist in troubleshooting issues, identifying root causes, and implementing fixes.</li><li>Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, and reviews to support team collaboration and learning.</li><li>Document data processes, workflows, and technical solutions to support team knowledge sharing and maintainability.</li></ul> Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: <ul><li>Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field;</li><li>Basic understanding of programming concepts, preferably in Python;</li><li>Familiarity with SQL and working with data in relational databases;</li><li>Foundational knowledge of data structures, data processing, or ETL concepts;</li><li>Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP through coursework or projects is preferred;</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies;</li><li>Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment;</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills;</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);</li><li>Ability to work up to 40 hours per week during the internship duration;</li><li>Ability to clear required background check.</li></ul> Certificates and Licenses: None required. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: <ul><li>Coursework or project experience involving data pipelines, APIs, or cloud-based data tools;</li><li>Familiarity with version control systems such as Git;</li><li>Exposure to data warehousing concepts (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery);</li><li>Interest in education technology and data-driven solutions.</li></ul> WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. <ul><li>This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C.</li></ul> COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections. We anticipate this position will pay $20.00 per hour. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual's compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. Job Type Temporary The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents

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