Software Engineering Intern

  • Intern

Company Description

Powderhook is a platform for connecting buyers and sellers of hunting and fishing opportunities. Basically, we exist to help all people, regardless of their ability to pay, find a place to enjoy the outdoors by bringing together all of the people with places to do so. A funded startup, we offer competitive compensation, a dynamic culture and the opportunity to solve one of the biggest problems in the hunting and fishing industry. Maybe it's even a problem that has affected your love of the outdoors?

Job Description

Learn, build, measure, learn, build, measure, learn, build, measure. Powderhook is a huge product. Together we'll iterate our way into the daily lives of hunters and fishermen throughout the world. Today we're looking for a software development intern to join us in our corporate offices in Lincoln, Nebraska. 

This internship includes very competitive pay.

Qualifications

  • Understanding and exposure to web-based software engineering
  • Understanding of computer science principles
  • Understanding of GIT source code management tools
  • Understanding of Ruby and Rails debugging methodologies
  • Understanding of development in a Linux environment

  • Experience with Ruby on Rails a plus
  • Experience with Solr / Sunspot a plus
  • Experience with Thinking Sphinx a plus
  • Experience with Compass / SASS a plus
  • UX development skills a plus

  • Working knowledge of lean principles
  • Ability to solve problems with software you architect and write
  • Desire to grind in a fun environment

Additional Information

You don't have to know anything about hunting and fishing, or come from an ag background, but if you do, you'd probably like working here a little better.