Summer 2027 Internship- Software Engineering
Join Pacific Fusion as a Software Engineering Intern to develop user interfaces and backend systems for a fusion demonstration facility.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
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Last verified on the company career page 21 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Develop web-based user interfaces
- Assist in building backend services
- Support integration between UI applications and backend APIs
- Write clear, maintainable code
- Help test and debug software
Must have
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related field
- Coursework in software development fundamentals
- Familiarity with TypeScript or JavaScript
- Basic understanding of client-server applications
Nice to have
- Experience with React or modern UI frameworks
- Interest in industrial systems or automation
- Exposure to containers like Docker
- 6+ months of previous internship or project experience
- GPA of 3.5 or above
Practical constraints
- Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in Mid May- Mid June 2027
Requirements
- Experience
- Up to 0 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this internship, the Software Engineering Intern will focus on developing user interfaces and backend systems that facilitate the operation of a fusion demonstration facility. Key skills include proficiency in web and backend programming, with familiarity in languages like TypeScript, JavaScript, Go, or Python being essential. This role is ideal for junior or senior students pursuing degrees in Computer Science or Software Engineering, particularly those with prior internship experience. The intern will collaborate closely with a team of engineers and scientists dedicated to advancing clean energy technology.
Joblaze insights
Quick facts
- Is the Summer 2027 Internship- Software Engineering role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Leandro, CA/Fremont, CA or Los Lunas, NM.
- What's the salary range?
- Pacific Fusion lists $30–$48 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- Up to 0 years of experience for this Summer 2027 Internship- Software Engineering role.
- Where is the role based?
- Pacific Fusion is hiring for this position in San Leandro, CA/Fremont, CA or Los Lunas, NM.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Go, JavaScript, NoSQL, Python, React, SQL.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Pacific Fusion targets intern candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Internship for this Summer 2027 Internship- Software Engineering role at Pacific Fusion.
From the original posting
About Pacific Fusion
Why This Role Matters
As a Software Engineering Intern, you will help build the user interfaces and backend software systems that allow engineers, scientists and operators to run the fusion demonstration facility. You will work closely with controls engineers, scientists, and operators to develop software that presents real-time system state, manages configuration and data, and supports safe facility operations.
What You'll Do
- Develop and improve web-based user interfaces for:
- System status and health monitoring
- Experiment or facility configuration
- Alerts, events, and diagnostics
- Assist in building backend services that:
- Serve real-time and historical facility data
- Manage configuration, metadata, and system state
- Interface with controls systems and data pipelines
- Support integration between:
- UI applications, backend APIs, and facility systems
- Write clear, maintainable code and contribute to code reviews
- Help test, debug, and validate software used in live environments
What You Bring
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Junior, Senior, or graduate student preferred)
- Coursework or experience in:
- Software development fundamentals
- Web or backend programming
- Familiarity with at least one of:
- TypeScript / JavaScript
- Go or Python
- Basic understanding of:
- Client–server applications
- APIs and data flow
- SQL and NoSQL Databases
Additional Requirements:
- Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in Mid May- Mid June 2027
Bonus Points For
- Experience with:
- React or other modern UI frameworks
- REST or event-based API
- Git and collaborative development
- Interest in:
- Industrial systems, automation, or controls
- Data visualization or real-time systems
- Exposure to:
- Containers (Docker)
- Time-series or telemetry data
- 6+ months of a previous internship, co-op, or academic project experience outside of normal classes
- GPA of 3.5 or above
- Basic experience with CAD Software, MATLAB, Python, or Excel
What We Offer
- Real resume building engineering experience
- Mentorship from experienced engineering professionals
- Exposure to the full product development lifecycle
- A collaborative and learning-focused work environment
- Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks provided
- An unforgettable summer!
TOTAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES
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Industry-competitive salary
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Equity plan
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6% employer 401k matching
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Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
RECRUITING AGENCIES
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