Software Engineering - Summer 2027 Corporate Internship

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided for non-local interns

Hybrid work model: Tue–Thu in-office,

Paid holidays

Teammate discount

On-site gym

Executive Speaker Series

Professional development

Volunteer opportunities

Intern Olympics and social events

Job summary

DICK’S Sporting Goods is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to join a product team and contribute to software design, development, and lifecycle of a user-facing product. The internship offers collaboration with experienced engineers, exposure to multiple product teams, and opportunities to learn about eCommerce and data engineering.

You will work on a team with opportunities to pair on development tasks, participate in testing, production monitoring, and configuration tasks.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in CS/SE/CE or Information Sciences & Technology or related field.
• Enrollment in an accredited 4-year institution.
• Graduation date between December 2027 through May 2028.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with UX, engineering, and product teams to build secure, reliable software solutions.
• Write code or scripts to automate infrastructure, monitoring, and tests.
• Configure off-the-shelf solutions to meet evolving business needs.
• Create dashboards, logs, alerts, and responses for proactive issue handling.
• Participate in code reviews to learn best practices and patterns.
• Work a 40-hour week, Monday–Friday.

Skills

Programming languages

Agile

Linux/Unix

Leadership

Communication

Fast-paced

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

OVERVIEW

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. We take a people-centric approach to everything we do. Our Athletes, how we refer to customers, and our Teammates, how we refer to our employees, are at the center of every decision we make so that we can provide transformational experiences online, in store, and in sport. When you join the Technology team as an Intern at DICK’S Sporting Goods, you’re joining a true team that wins together. We help our Athletes and fellow Teammates better their best by innovating solutions to interesting business problems and empowering every Technology Teammate to be an innovator. And, while our broader Technology team works remotely from all over the United States, they provide virtual and in-person events for the team to hangout, from virtual escape rooms to cheering on the Pittsburgh Pirates at beautiful PNC Park. As a DICK’S Sporting Goods Technology Intern, you will spend your Summer in Pittsburgh working at our Customer Support Center (our Corporate Office)! We follow a hybrid work schedule, in the office Tuesday – Thursday and working from home (your apartment) Monday and Friday.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER INTERN

The Software Engineer Intern will be placed on a product team and contribute to the software design, software development, and overall product lifecycle for a product that our users love. The engineering process is highly collaborative. Interns will have the opportunity to pair on as they work through user stories and support products as they evolve. In addition, interns may be involved in product configuration, performance tuning and testing as well as production monitoring. As a Software Engineer Intern, you will be part of a team with more experienced engineers to help build and grow your skills while you create, support, and deploy production applications. Potential placements include product teams in eCommerce, Fulfillment, Infrastructure, Technology Management, and Data Engineering.

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates and pairs with other product team members (UX, engineering, and product management) to create secure, reliable, scalable software solutions
• Writes custom code or scripts to automate infrastructure, monitoring services, and test cases
• Writes custom code or scripts to do “destructive testing” to ensure adequate resiliency in production
• Configures commercial off the shelf solutions to align with evolving business needs
• Creates meaningful dashboards, logging, alerting, and responses to ensure that issues are captured and addressed proactively
• Monitors tools and participates in conversations to encourage collaboration across product teams
• Reviews and discusses code from more senior engineers to understand best practices and design patterns
• Increases business acumen by learning about other parts of the business

YOUR EXPERIENCES

• Multi day intern orientation to introduce you to the company, the program, Pittsburgh, and your classmates
• Professional development workshops designed to increase your knowledge of the company and the retail industry, as well as develop their business acumen and office professionalism
• Extensive exposure to our senior leadership through our exclusive intern only Executive Speaker Series which includes a private meet & greet with our CTO & CEO
• Working with a diverse group of talent within DSG, and learning how collaboration across multiple technology domains looks like in a world class enterprise technology function.
• Opportunities to “live the brand” and experience summer fun outside the office through various events
• Working a 40 hour work week, Monday – Friday

SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Exposure to modern programming languages
• Experience with Agile Development and knowledge on Agile Deployment tools and versioning using Git or similar tools
• Experience in a Linux or Unix based environment
• A competitive spirit with a passion for results
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to independently make data-driven recommendations
• Dynamic written and verbal communication style, as well as ability to communicate cross functionally and vertically throughout the organization
• Ability to work in a fast paced and iterative environment
• Someone enthusiastic about helping athletes and passionate about technology
• Someone who cares about people and how work gets done
• Someone who is solution orientated, curious and willing to dig into a challenge and ask questions to drive towards a desired outcome

WANTED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation date between December 2027 through May 2028
• Enrolled in an accredited 4-year institution
• A major in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or Information Sciences and Technology or related experience

PERKS

• Consideration for full-time jobs after graduation*
• Fully furnished housing for non-local interns arranged and paid for by DSG
• Hybrid work model: WFH Monday & Friday, in office Tues – Thurs.
• Two paid holidays – Memorial Day and July 4th
• Teammate Discount Uber codes for Interns who do not have a vehicle to commute to and from the office
• Corporate Office amenities such as on-site gym and Starbucks
• Meaningful work projects selected by functional leaders
• Executive Speaker Series
• Professional development
• Volunteer opportunities
• Social events such as Intern Olympics, a Pittsburgh Pirates game, National Intern Day celebration, and more!

*Relocation assistance will be provided for non-local candidates who accept full-time jobs requiring them to be located at DICK’S Sporting Goods Corporate Office.

Internship Start Date: May 17th 2027 Internship End Date: July 29th 2027 Full-time opportunities in 2028: Interns qualified for full-time opportunities will be evaluated at the end of the program. Qualified interns will be placed as Software Engineers into a full-time technology development rotational program (Technology Development Program).

TESTIMONIALS

“At DSG, we don’t just identify challenges but have the opportunity to shape the solutions. Knowing that my voice matters and my work drives real impact across the company has been incredibly empowering. If you’re willing to show up and put in the work, DSG will grow you in ways you never thought possible.” – Kelsey Riemer, People & Purpose Intern

“During my internship at DSG, what I loved most was the incredible opportunity to immerse myself in a company that is not only large and well-established, but also rapidly growing and constantly evolving. As someone interested in the retail industry, it was great to be part of such a dynamic environment allowed me to develop deep expertise in my role, gain hands-on experience, and see firsthand how continuous improvement in all areas drives the company forward.” – Jackson Lopiano, Retail Analytics Intern

“My internship at DICK’S Sporting Goods was an incredible experience. I loved being part of a team that truly values collaboration, growth, and innovation. One of the best parts was getting to meet other interns and learn about different areas of the business. It gave me a much deeper understanding of how everything connects. I also appreciated how immersed I was in the DICK’S culture from day one. It’s a place where people are passionate about what they do, and that energy is contagious. I felt supported, challenged, and inspired throughout the entire program.” – Kristin Bayuk, Finance Intern

“I loved that this internship not only let me work on a project that would benefit the team, but it also exposed me to what working at DSG and in the corporate world would look like. Being given the responsibility to complete important tasks and seeing the trust instilled in me by my teammates to do the work and contribute to the team was invaluable to me. All of my teammates wanted to see me grow and I felt like I could in this space.” – Emery Rios, Cybersecurity Intern

“My internship experience at Dick’s Sporting Goods was incredibly rewarding. I felt genuinely supported by my team, who took the time to teach me and involve me in meaningful projects that contributed to the business. I especially appreciated the collaborative environment and the opportunity to apply both creative and strategic thinking. This experience has strengthened my passion for the retail industry, and I would love the opportunity to come back and continue growing with the DSG team in the future.” – Sarah Cyphers, Merchandising Intern

QUALIFICATIONS

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree Strong verbal communication skills to read and write reports, as well as communicate cross-functionally and vertically throughout the organization Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible manner Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS

Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews. AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process. Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification. If you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help.

ACHIEVING SUCCESS AT DICK’S SPORTING GOODS

Everything we do is focused on helping athletes achieve their dreams. Accomplishing this takes a team of people committed to being their best. That means learning, growing, advancing and exploring new experiences. Advancing in our career is much like a climbing wall; it isn’t always a vertical path. Climbers plan their path, make moves in every direction and reach further. Whatever direction you want to explore, we encourage you to be brave, curious and hungry for new experiences. We are the athletes, the coaches, the energy in the stands, and the fans that fill them. The referees that call the games and the neighbor that can’t wait until the next one. The sports enthusiasts that wake up and strive to reach our personal best. We are DICK’S Sporting Goods – a community united by our passion for sport, standing together in our pursuit of our best. What we bring to the game is what we believe will change it. By upholding the values that strengthen our performance, fosters collaboration, and ignites our desire to win, we actively demonstrate the impact and change we inspire when we work as one.