The Oklahoma City Thunder is an elite performance organization and a leading franchise in the NBA. Beyond any single game, season, or outcome, we’re driven to shape the future of our industry, our community, and our own legacy in sports. We’re looking for people who want to make an impact–individuals with the courage and ambition to think and work differently and an endless desire to initiate progress. At the Thunder, you’re joining a culture that performs at the highest level and empowers you to realize your greatest potential.

As a Software Engineer Intern in Data Science & Solutions, your work is vital to uncovering valuable insights that help shape the organization’s future — influencing strategy, decision-making, and performance to build the optimal conditions for talent to thrive.

You will work with colleagues, external suppliers, and internal and external data sources to develop tools and analyze data to support basketball analytics, player evaluation, and physical research, areas crucial to the performance of the team.

In this role you will:

Manage, implement, and maintain data systems and applications related to team and player performance, medical and physical performance, player evaluation, and strategic planning
Collaborate with a team of engineers to develop applications that drive real-time, data-driven decision making
Carry out other administrative tasks consistent with the policies and procedures of the NBA and OKC Thunder
Maintain good attendance and punctuality
Other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring to the role:

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in computer science or related field
Outstanding analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
Some experience with programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, and SQL
Some experience in areas such as front-end or back-end software engineering, data engineering, database administration, and cloud services
Experience working with and protecting confidential information
Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver clear and effective messages to a variety of partners

Additional details:

This is a remote paid internship reporting into the Insight & Foresight pillar. Work schedule may include working on short notice as well as work on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work hours will total no more than 29 hours per week.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we know that teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills make a stronger company. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we consider applicants fairly on the basis of qualifications, experience and business needs and provide equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status! We also consider applicants regardless of past legal system involvement, considering the needs of the role, nature of and recency of legal history. We are committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees through our culture of RAVE – Respect and Value Everyone

Software Engineer Intern, Data Science & Solutions