Software Engineering Intern, Backend

Overview

Hybrid internship as a Backend Software Engineering Intern in Palo Alto, building backend services and data pipelines that ship to production for AiDASH's grid resilience platform.

What you'll do

• Design, build, and test backend services and APIs in Java or Python
• Own a scoped project end to end, from design doc to production
• Work with data pipelines that process satellite, sensor, and operational data at scale
• Write clean, tested, well-documented code and take part in code reviews
• Use AI coding tools thoughtfully to move faster without cutting corners on quality
• Debug issues across services and learn how production systems behave under real load
• Be curious, seek feedback early, and act on it
• Partner with engineers across teams to understand how your work fits the bigger platform
• Present your work to the engineering team at the end of the internship

What you'll need

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a BS or MS in Computer Science or a closely related field
• At least one serious project or prior internship you can go deep on: the problem, your design choices, the trade-offs, and what you'd change
• Solid programming skills in Java or Python, and curiosity about other languages
• Strong Computer Science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
• You learn quickly, ask good questions, and use AI tools well

Nice to have

• Exposure to REST APIs, SQL or NoSQL databases, or cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Experience with Git, unit testing, and CI workflows
• Interest in geospatial data, climate, energy, or infrastructure
• Open-source contributions, hackathon projects, or a public GitHub you're proud of

Details

• Hybrid, based in Palo Alto, CA, requiring [X] days per week in the office
• Two Backend Software Engineering Intern positions available
• Strong performers will be considered for a full-time return offer