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Chicago Blackhawks

Software Engineer Intern, Hockey Strategy - NHL

Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


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Job Title : Software Engineer Intern, Hockey Strategy

Department : Hockey Strategy and Analytics

Reports to : Director, Hockey Systems

Duration : 10 weeks (June to August 2025)

Note:

All internship roles will require you to be in-office at the United Center, and we do not provide any relocation or housing assistance.

Perks and Benefits:

FREE: breakfast, lunch, parking, on-site gym and training classes, casual dress environment, social events, volunteer opportunities, and focused learning and development.

What It’s Like Working Here:

The Chicago Blackhawks experience isn’t just on the ice. Our office, located in the United Center, promotes a fun, engaging, fast-paced, and collaborative atmosphere where we can celebrate both hockey and each other. Our commitment to curating an environment where all individuals feel empowered to bring their best self to work each day can be seen throughout our organization.

The Top Shelf:

The Hockey Strategy & Analytics department is looking for a software engineer intern to focus primarily on the development of the Blackhawks’ internal hockey operations information web application. Candidates will be exposed to full-stack application development using technologies such as AWS, Node.js, React, GraphQL, MongoDB, and Snowflake, among others. Successful candidates will also bring strong communication skills, analytical skills, and work ethic.

How You’ll Contribute:

Build data pipelines in Python, moving data from vendor APIs into Snowflake.

Manage and ensure data integrity in data warehouse and internal web application.

Create GraphQL APIs on a Node.js server.

Create new front-end features within existing application, using React, Bootstrap, and GraphQL.

Support departments within Hockey Operations using a variety of data sets including salary cap, player contracts, and the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Player Stats and Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Software Engineering, or other quantitative field of study.

Thorough understanding of hockey statistics and rules.

Baseline understanding of the NHL’s Collective Bargaining Agreement and the NHL Salary Cap.

Demonstrable project experience through coursework, personal projects, or prior internships.

Proficiency with one or more modern programming languages, preferably Python.

Experience with relational or NoSQL databases and/or data warehouses.

Desire to build user applications, either web-based or mobile.

Knowledge of data structures.

Ability to address, adapt to, and overcome challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Demonstrated aptitude for driving results.

High attention to detail.

Demonstrates Chicago Blackhawks core values of integrity, curiosity, empathy, collaboration, and originality.

The Team:

The Chicago Blackhawks started their journey as one of the NHL’s “Original Six” professional ice hockey teams in 1926. Members of the Central Division in the NHL’s Western Conference and six-time Stanley Cup Champions (1934, 1938, 1961, 2010, 2013, 2015), the team calls the United Center home.

The Chicago Blackhawks proudly show up every day to make Chicago Proud and reimagine the potential of hockey. At its core, the team and greater organization uphold its mission through its core values centered around integrity, curiosity, empathy, collaboration, and originality.

The Chicago Blackhawks continue to grow in its commitments to honor and celebrate Black Hawk's legacy by offering our platforms, making meaningful contributions, collaborating with Native American people, and reimagining ways to support the many Native American people and communities they live amongst and alongside.

The Chicago Blackhawks is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases.

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