Intern, Software Engineering

Energy Vault is a global energy storage and power infrastructure company focused on delivering reliable, flexible power. The Software Engineering Intern will work on software development tasks, contribute production-quality code, and gain hands-on experience in automation and AI-assisted engineering workflows.

Responsibilities:

• 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!