The Timeline

We review applications in cycles, generally closing applications at the end of Week 6 to consider applicants for the upcoming term (fyi, hiring for fall happens every spring).

Be sure to budget enough time for yourself to complete the application! Try to start the application at least a week in advance to give yourself ample amounts of time for the supplements.

The Application

Part 1: About you

The first section of the application is us getting to know you. We'll gather your contact info, when you're graduating, your D-plan, and all that fun stuff. Through the following questions, we hope to learn a little bit more about you and why you're applying to the lab in the first place.

• Why do you want to work at DALI?

• What is something that you’ve made and what did you love about it? Where did you stumble?

• Describe a collaborative experience that you’ve had. What did you like about it and what could have been improved to make it more awesome?

Try to keep your responses to about 1-2 paragraphs.

Part 2: Challenges

The second part of the application is your opportunity to show off your technical skills, and to help us figure out where you would fit within the lab.

This is the part that takes the most time - be sure to start early!

Depending on what role you are applying for, the challenges will be different. Check them out here.

Part 3: Submit!

Once you’ve finished both your short answers and at least one set of challenges, you’re ready to submit your application. Turn in your application at the link below!

Check out this submission checklist if you’re worried you may have forgotten something!

Applications FAQ

Q: Shoot, the deadline is coming up really fast, can I get an extension?
A: We handle extensions requests on a case-by-case basis. If you foresee needing extra time, please email them to us as early as possible!

Q: I'm a first-year and don't have that many skills - can I still apply to DALI?
A: Yes, absolutely! We take into consideration your year in our hiring process, so don't expect to be compared to a senior with three internships under their belt!

Q: When will I hear back?
A: We try to deliver hiring decisions get back to applicants by the end of the term. We know it's slow, but your applications are just so good that it takes us a lot of deliberation to make decisions!

Q: I applied before. Can I get my previous application for reference?
A: Send an email to either re-submit the same application or get your old application!

Q: I have a question that isn't in the F.A.Q.
A: Email us and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can!