Embedded Software Engineering Intern - The Toro Company

The Toro Company; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Volunteerism

Summer Hours

Competitive Pay

Job summary

The Toro Company invites interns to contribute to the Commercial Products software engineering team in Bloomington, MN. The program runs May 17, 2027 through August 6, 2027, with mentorship and hands-on projects spanning embedded software, data analysis, and development tooling.

Applicants must be enrolled in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with a minimum 3.2 GPA and be entering sophomore year. C or C#, Python, C++, JSON, and CAN bus knowledge are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Majoring in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with embedded systems focus.
• Minimum 3.2 GPA required.

Responsibilities

• Working directly with our project teams to develop and test our products.
• Building/Supporting in-house tools for the development team.
• Data analysis of collected field data.

Skills

C

C#

Python

C++

Visual C

JSON

CAN bus

Education

Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science

Job description

The 2027 Summer Internship Program will run from May 17, 2027, through August 6, 2027. Candidates must be available to start on May 17 and participate through the duration of the program.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future.

Who Are We?

The Toro Company (TTC) has delivered market-leading, innovative products and outstanding customer care for more than 100 years. With over 11,000 employees worldwide, TTC is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA.

Our company designs and manufactures turf maintenance equipment; turf irrigation systems; landscape and lighting products; snow and ice management solutions; agricultural irrigation systems; rental, specialty and underground construction equipment; and residential turf and snow equipment. We market and sell TTC products worldwide through a network of distributors, dealers, mass retailers, hardware retailers, equipment rental center and home centers—as well as online direct to end users.

What Will You Do?

To grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be working on one or more projects that work directly with our Commercial Products software engineering team. You will have a mentor to help guide your project and help you find the resources you need. The project(s) vary but are often related to:

• Working directly with our project teams to develop and test our products

• Building/Supporting in-house tools for the development team

• Data analysis of collected field data

What Do You Need?

We require interns to be enrolled in an educational program during the duration of the internship program.

• Majoring in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science - focusing on embedded systems. We prefer you to have a minimum 3.2 GPA.

• At a minimum, you must be entering your sophomore year of college.

• Programming Experience in C or C# preferred. Python, C++, Visual C programming, JSON, and experience with CAN bus protocol are all beneficial.

• Our best interns have strong communication skills, solve challenging problems, and a positive attitude.

What Can We Give You?

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our interns know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive pay-The Toro Company offers interns a variety of perks, including:

• Dress for your day - We know you’re more productive when you’re comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.

• Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide interns 8 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.

• Summer Hours *Based on Location* - Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at certain locations are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.

• Competitive Pay - Competitive compensation with an anticipated hourly rate of $22-$28. Actual rates may vary based on factors such as academic standing, business function, and other relevant considerations.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non‑merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.