Engineering Intern, Digital & Connected Summer 2026

Summer Intern IoT Connected Backend Services

Come Help Us Help Those Who the World

Were the Worlds largest tool and outdoor company. Our engineering teams design and develop solutions that help people change our world. We conduct our own in-depth end user research in delivering the next generation of digitally enabled products and services to market. Our connected products are rapidly advancing and we are bringing digital transformation to our well-established base of world-class Tool and Outdoor products. Throughout this disruptive change we strive we meet our users highest expectations of quality and functionality. To do this requires great people who have a sense of purpose high integrity and a relentless pursuit of product excellence. If this sounds like you we want you to join our top-notch team of worldwide professionals who are making their mark with some of the worlds most beloved brands including DEWALT CRAFTSMAN STANLEY BLACK & DECKER and so many more.

Who You Are

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Summer Intern to join our IoT Connected Backend Services team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in developing and maintaining backend services that power IoT applications. You will work closely with experienced engineers/Software Developers and contribute to projects that have a real impact on our products and services.

What Youll Do

• Assist in the design development optimization and deployment of backend services for IoT applications.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate IoT devices with cloud-based platforms.

• Participate in the development of APIs and microservices to support IoT data processing and analytics.

• Help in optimizing and scaling backend systems to handle large volumes of IoT data.

• Conduct testing and debugging of backend services to ensure reliability and performance.

• Document technical specifications and processes for future reference.

• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in IoT and backend development.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field.

• Very good understanding of programming languages such as Typescript Python Java C or .

• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS Azure or Google Cloud is a plus.

• Knowledge of databases (SQL/NoSQL).

• Experience with IoT device firmware development is an advantage

• Mobile Development experience is an advantage

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus

• Digital Product Mindset

• Collaboration/1-Team

• Build Trust

• Feedback as a Gift

Leadership Competencies

• Drive Innovation

• Continuous Improvement

• Global Perspective

• Relationship Building

• Communicate Effectively

Education

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field.

About Our Internship Program:

Throughout your internship you will have regular events weekly lunch and learn sessions and receive customized training from our business units. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into supporting the needs of Stanley Black & Decker both in the US and abroad. The interns will gain first-hand exposure to Stanley Black & Decker and have the opportunity to build a cross-functional professional network. Interns are expected to adapt to change and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills creativity and confidence. Interns must be team-oriented and collaborative.

How Youll Feel

We want our company to be a place youll want to be and stay. Being part of our team means youll be part of our global company with 20 brands where you can grow and develop your skills along multiple career options. Whats more youll experience the pride that comes from empowering makers doers protectors and everyday heroes all over the world. Were more than the best tools and outdoor equipment company. Were visionaries with a strong history of success that can continue to improve with your contributions.

Come Join Us Wont You

We know that we cant be our best without people like you bringing your best to Stanley Black & Decker. Wont you bring your best and come join us...

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veterans status or any other protected characteristic.

We Dont Just Build The World We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here youll get the unique chance to impact some of the worlds most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS DEWALT CRAFTSMAN MAC TOOLS and Black Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

Were the Worlds largest tool company. Were industry visionaries. Were solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art smart factory products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843 but that hasnt stopped us from evolving into a vibrant diverse global growth company.

Benefits & Perks

Youll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical dental life vision wellness program disability retirement benefits Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Time Off including paid vacation holidays & personal days and tuition reimbursement. And of course discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What Youll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths arent linear here. Being part of our global company with 60 brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means youll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because thats how the best work gets done. Youll find we like to have fun here too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
Youll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veterans status or any other protected characteristic.

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