Spatial Data R&D Intern - The Toro Company

The Toro Company; Minnesota; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Volunteer time

Summer hours

Competitive pay

Job summary

The Toro Company in Bloomington, Minnesota, is offering a 2027 Summer Internship Program from May 17 to August 6. The role focuses on spatial data analysis, GIS tooling, and hands-on experiments to support sensing systems for landscape applications.

You will work with ArcGIS, QGIS, GDAL, and related tools, contribute to data ingestion and modeling, collaborate with teammates and partners, and gain real-world experience in a corporate setting with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate junior/senior or master's candidate in GIS, computer or data science, or a relevant science/engineering discipline.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS, QGIS, or programmatic spatial data analysis tools (e.g., GDAL, GeoPandas, Shapely, Leaflet) required.
• Experience with MySQL, PHP, HTML, and JavaScript preferred.
• Must be motivated, self-directed, and able to communicate effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools to ingest, curate, model, and visualize spatial data collections.
• Conduct customer site assessments using spatial data to support improved machine performance and sustainability.
• Perform literature reviews and identify potential applications for relevant models, algorithms, and methods.
• Collaborate with other team members and external partners to develop and manage experiments which simulate the requirements of the customer.
• Assist in development, testing, maintenance, and operation of sensing systems for landscape applications.

Skills

GIS tools proficiency

Programming basics

Communication skills

Education

GIS/CompSci/DS degree

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

GDAL

GeoPandas

Shapely

Leaflet

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?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:

• Develop tools to ingest, curate, model, and visualize spatial data collections.
• Conduct customer site assessments using spatial data in support of improved machine performance and sustainability.
• Perform literature reviews and identify potential applications for relevant models, algorithms, and methods.
• Collaborate with other team members and external partners to develop and manage experiments which simulate the requirements of the customer.
• Assist in development, testing, maintenance, and operation of sensing systems for landscape applications.

What Do You Need?

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:

• Undergraduate Junior or Senior or Masters candidate in GIS, Computer or Data Science, or relevant Science and Engineering discipline
• Proficiency with ArcGIS, QGIS, or programmatic spatial data analysis tools (e.g. GDAL, GeoPandas, Shapely, Leaflet, etc.) required
• Experience with MySQL, PHP, HTML, and JavaScript preferred
• Must be motivated, self-directed, and able to communicate efficiently with team members

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.