In more than 20 cities around the world, our nearly 1,000 employees are distributing electronic components with 24 hour coverage. With sales over $12.9 billion over the last five years, we’re always on the move. Since our founding in 1984, Smith has grown exponentially to source, inspect and distribute electronic components for an array of industries (automotive, solar, medical devices, oil and gas, etc) as well as provide supply chain solutions such as counterfeit testing, vendor inventory management and sustainable hardware disposition. We're excited to meet you and share what we love about Smith!
Location: Fully in office - 5306 Hollister Street, Houston TX 77040
Dates: Monday, June 2nd to Friday, August 8th (10 weeks)
Number of Openings: 1
Students with F-1 visas should consult with their designated school official (DSO) before applying.
Smith is an equal opportunity employer.
Internships are Monday through Friday for 40 hours a week. The intern will work on software development projects for multiple in-house applications. They must have prior knowledge of various programming languages. Interns need to be able to work both independently and alongside a team.
Essential Job Duties
- Integrate third party tools and architect custom solutions to enhance current proprietary tools related to automation of admin tasks
- Perform KPI analytics to monitor the success of previous and current solutions
- Participate in all aspects of infrastructure maintenance and software development including design, discussion, implementation and deployment
- Create reliable API endpoints that satisfy requirements related to adult education
- Use SQL to identify data to collect and devise a method of extraction to transform raw data into desired structures
- Draw on classroom experience to contribute out of the box thinking recommendations
- Collaborate with team members and contribute solutions to the team’s codebases
Must Haves
- Proficiency in PHP with experience in Laravel framework
- Proficiency in JavaScript with experience in React framework
- Proficiency in SQL queries and databases
- Understanding of Restful and SOAP API
- Understanding of Object Oriented Programming
- Proficiency in common Git operations
- Familiarity with using Linux terminal or terminal shell
- An interest in education technology
- Self-driven to deliver production grade solutions in a timely manner
Nice to have
- Experience using Docker and Docker Compose
- Experience in Material UI
- Proficiency in Python and familiarity with Django framework
- Ability to evaluate AI models based on use case
- Experience building an AI application
Education and Experience
- Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering or a related field
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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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What We Do
Smith is a leading independent distributor of electronic components and ranks sixth among all global distributors. As the leading independent distributor of electronic components, Smith sources, manages, tests, and ships billions of components to partners worldwide in every industry and vertical. Offering a comprehensive suite of flexible and scalable supply chain solutions, Smith identifies and delivers customized service programs to support its customers’ success. The company’s expertise is backed by decades of market data, cutting-edge technology, and a systems-based approach to quality excellence. Smith has generated more than USD $12.9 billion in global revenue since 2019. Visit www.smithweb.com to learn more
