
Intern, Software Engineering
Energy Vault
internship
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $25 - $35 per hour
Job Level
About the role
- Work independently and under guidance on scoped software development tasks, contributing production-quality code.
- Support the development and testing of software components using Python and Java.
- Help create automation scripts, tools, and lightweight test frameworks to streamline workflows.
- Collaborate closely with senior engineers and participate in daily standups, design discussions, and code reviews.
- Use modern AI engineering tools (e.g., Claude) to enhance coding, debugging, documentation, and research.
- Help investigate issues, perform debugging, and propose improvements with guidance from the engineering team.
- Learn and apply fundamentals of distributed systems, networking, and energy-related software systems.
- Contribute to documentation, design artifacts, and internal knowledge-sharing resources.
Requirements
- Pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- Strong foundation in problem solving, algorithms, and software fundamentals.
- Development experience with Python and/or Java and ability to develop software without using AI tools.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative on assigned tasks.
- Understanding of software development best practices (version control, testing, debugging).
- Interest in distributed systems, cloud platforms, networking, or energy systems.
- Strong communication skills and ability to operate within a fast-paced, high-talent team.
- Exposure to Linux, scripting, or basic cloud concepts (AWS).
- Experience in using or willingness to learn AI-enabled development tools (e.g., Claude).
- Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, rapid growth environments.
- A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision is a bonus!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
PythonJavaautomation scriptstest frameworksproblem solvingalgorithmssoftware fundamentalsversion controltestingdebugging
Soft Skills
independent workinitiativestrong communicationcollaborationknowledge sharingadaptabilityteamworkfast-paced environmentcritical thinkingcreativity