Employment FAQ

AnswerYou should electronically submit your plain-text resume and complete an online application on the “Join Us” page.

AnswerYes, only those applications submitted through our online system will be considered.

AnswerYes.

AnswerYes, please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it along with your resume and a list of what you’d like in an ideal position with us after you submit your interest form on the “Join Us” page. We’ll be in contact with you in a few days.

AnswerIf you have a question about the hiring process or other information regarding employment or contracting with IDC, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with a detailed question and any relevant background information. Questions lacking sufficient information to be answered will be discarded.

AnswerTimes vary based on our current workload, but generally within two weeks.

AnswerYes. We expect employees to come in with a willingness to learn new skills. Working within the company you will be expected to learn on your own and under the direction of existing employees in regards to our business processes, engineering and technical knowledge and other topic areas. IDC prefers to promote from within, hence we offer learning paths to advance your career. Other opportunities for professional advancement may be possible depending on availability.

AnswerIn short, we look for the top 10% of students. Typical employees have been deeply involved in leadership positions, design teams, and carry a rigorous course load. Many people we recruit have a deep understanding of some skill, whether it be something in the hard sciences like micro controller programming or in the field of leadership.

AnswerYes. In fact, we expect many of our employees that still attend school to do the same. We are aware of the responsibilities of classes and the last minute time requirements associated with them and are flexible to that effect.

AnswerIDC was created to fulfill three missions: build the skills and talent of employees for a stronger resume, Allow for students to work in a “real-life” position while still attending classes, and to take on projects which might otherwise be impossible. As we’ve progressed our mission has changed, as we now focus on economic development of the region and job sustainability, but the original tenets are still met with vigor.

AnswerThe system is IDC’s method of taking on projects which would be capital restricted to most companies. By deferring the payment of any employee’s work until after the project is completed, IDC shared the risk and rewards with those involved. Profit Equity refers to an individual’s ownership rights to the profit from a project which they have contributed to in the past. It’s an important distinction that they do not own part of the project or have control of it, but they are entitled to a percentage of the profits for as long as their contribution is used. This is effectively a royalty payment. See all the details of the profit equity system here.

AnswerBy taking a percentage of the profit. The percentage is determined based on the total profit of the project, with the distribution favoring the project contributors in early stages of the project. The full equation is included as an attachment to the Services Agreement.

AnswerIt depends. When working for Profit Equity, usually 6 months to a year. However, many employees also help us with contract jobs, in which they are paid by the hour of as soon as the work is finished. This usually results in a biweekly pay period like many other jobs.

AnswerWe have a positive environment and we have fun. You can work whenever and wherever you like as long as your assigned work is completed on time. We are a great reference. You’ll likely have far more responsibility in a position here than at another job.

AnswerEverything. We’re a start-up and that means filling in the gaps. While most people spend 90% of their time doing whatever was in their job descriptions, sometimes there are extraneous things that come up. Usually though, these things are fun, like representing the company at functions or helping out on another project.

AnswerWe focus on technological design or engineering problems. We work in both hardware and software and have individuals that are very creative, very analytical, and those that are in between. Most all of our projects are interdisciplinary and require the cooperation of groups which have a diverse background.

AnswerYes, we can help. For those that have ideas and want to execute them but don’t have all the skills to do so, IDC is the perfect partner. After you pitch us the idea (which means doing your due diligence and ensuring that the project is financially smart to pursue), we’ll gather a team and get to work. The same Profit Equity system applies here and you will have to share, but remember that 1% of something is infinitely more than 100% of nothing. Start off by sending us an email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

AnswerYes, we have people in eight cities in the US, we are very open to working with those who are not based in our main office location.

AnswerWe provide training and resources to use our many tools to maintain projects. All projects are maintained online through our project management software, DotProject. This allows for tracking of time, tasks, dependencies and resources throughout the project life. It also serves as an administrative tool to check in on project status at any time. For document sharing, each employee is given an @IDCProjects.com email address and corresponding Google docs/calendar access. IDC uses Google Docs extensively. For software development, we have a private Subversion and GIT repository with access control for multiple projects.

AnswerTo start off we have you fill out a mutual NDA, Services Agreement (contract), IRS W-9 and I-9 for Profit Equity and contract work, MO W-4 and IRS W-4 for hourly work, the direct deposit authorization, and the IDC Personnel Skills, Interests, and Goals Inventory. Please note: the inventory is extensive but used when placing you in other projects and when gauging our capability to take on new external projects.