Overview

Chick-fil-A is seeking undergraduate students majoring in a technical field to join our Spring and Fall 2025 Digital Transformation & Technology (DTT) Co-Op Program

The DTT Co-Op Program offers participants a unique environment to learn Chick-fil-A's business, culture, and technology in a safe and supportive environment at our Atlanta based Corporate Support Center. The program is committed to developing participants personally and professionally through hands-on experience, workshops, mentorship, and project work. In this program, participants have the opportunity to explore both technical (Software Engineer/SWE) and functional (Business Analyst/BA) tracks, enabling cross-functional skill development.

This program gives our Co-Ops the opportunity to leverage their programming and project management skills in a real-life working environment. They get to experience first-hand Chick-fil-A's corporate culture and participate in a range of DTT projects. In addition to project work, our Co-Ops meet with key leaders across each function to better understand all aspects of the business. They will also be presented with leadership opportunities while gaining key skills and perspective necessary for a successful career in DTT at Chick-fil-A, Inc. or in any IT organization.

About the DTT Co-Op Program:

• The DTT Co-Op Program is a paid, full-time opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate degree in a technical field (Co-Ops are encouraged to not take coursework while working).
• Our Co-Ops commit to working 3 semesters for Chick-fil-A on a non-sequential, every-other-semester, basis.
• The 1st semester is the Foundations semester for Co-Ops where you will gain hands-on learning and project experience.
• The 2nd and 3rd semesters are apprenticeship semesters where Co-Ops are embedded into a team alongside a coach.
• Co-Ops will rotate college coursework between each semester they serve with Chick-fil-A, Inc. Co-Ops will also have the opportunity to rotate work within different DTT groups at Chick-fil-A's corporate headquarters.
• Our DTT Co-Op Program follows our Flexible Futures hybrid working model. The expectation is that you will be within a commutable distance to the Atlanta Corporate Support Center.
• The DTT Co-Op is a separate program from Chick-fil-A's traditional, summer internship program.

What will I do as a Chick-fil-A DTT Co-Op?

• Learn about a variety Chick-fil-A systems and technologies
• Contribute to current DTT projects or initiatives with guidance from an Early Talent Coach
• Influence new and innovative ways to solve current business and technical challenges
• Understand Chick-fil-A systems, technologies, and best practices
• Grow technical skills in a variety of domains
• Investigate new technologies and services
• Design, develop, and deploy software solutions for Chick-fil-A Restaurants, Corporate Staff, and/or Customers
• Present solutions to key stakeholders
• Deepen knowledge of Chick-fil-A history and culture through programmatic experiences
• Hear from key members of the DTT department to better understand DTT roles and key functions

What will I be responsible for when on a project?

• Deliver project outcomes with support from an Early Talent Coach
• Contribute working software to an agile team
• Leverage resources and skills to contribute meaningfully to a project
• Drive results to meet project timelines
• Tell the story of the potential impact of a project
• Receive guidance on DTT projects or initiatives from an Early Talent coach
• Learn from key members of the DTT department to better understand technology roles and key functions
• Grow in professionalism, executive presence, personal branding, design thinking, and team collaboration

What are some examples of past projects that Co-Ops have worked on?

• Invoice Routing Automation in the cloud
• Full-stack web app to search and filter APIs
• Develop features for IoT devices in the restaurant
• Strategize and execute plan to increase excellent customer experience
• Support digital workplace transformation for Corporate Staff

Responsibilities

• Utilize cloud-based software products using modern code technologies and practices in an agile, team-based environment
• Develop proficiency in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, and Go
• Create technology plans and solutions to enable a digital workplace for corporate staff and restaurants
• Build relationships across technical and functional peers and Chick-fil-A Technology leadership
• Solve business critical problems by serving on a team with peers to build innovative solutions
• Devote time to prototyping and experimenting with technology to improve the lives of Staff, Customers, Operators and Team Members
• Learn from a dedicated coach for the duration of the semester that will develop you personally and professionally

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing an Undergraduate Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, CIS, MIS, Industrial Engineering, HCI, Software Engineering, Computational Media, or other related technical major
• Commit to working 3 semesters for Chick-fil-A on a non-sequential, every-other-semester, located in our Atlanta, GA Corporate Support Center
• At least 3 semesters of college coursework remaining before graduation (as of Spring 2025)
• 3.0 Overall GPA

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills
• Interest in long-term career trajectory in a technical field
• Demonstrated creative problem solving, leadership, and strong communication skills through class projects, jobs, clubs, and/or internships

Required Level of Education

Preferred Level of Education

Major/Concentration

Minimum GPA (4.0 Scale)