Energy-Storage
Location: NV
About the job
About Redwood Materials
Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
Essential Duties:
The Backend Engineering Intern supports the RAD team by contributing to internal tooling, engineering infrastructure, and operational improvements for software systems that power Redwood Materials’ manufacturing operations. The intern will work on dashboards, CI/CD automation, bug fixes, and other engineering tasks that support the team’s core platform work. This is a hands-on role with mentorship from senior engineers, providing real experience with production systems in an industrial environment. This is a Summer 2026 position.
Responsibilities Will Include:
Build and improve internal dashboards and visibility tooling for engineering and operations
Improve CI/CD pipelines — fix flaky tests, reduce build times, add missing automation
Write backend code in Python (FastAPI) for bug fixes, small features, and internal tools
Troubleshoot on-site hardware and software issues (iPads, kiosks, connected devices)
Participate in code reviews, team standups, and engineering discussions
Document undocumented systems and capture tribal knowledge
Use AI coding tools to accelerate your own learning and reduce ramp-up time
Desired Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Preference for candidates with a background in mechanical and physical sciences to support work at the hardware–software interface
Familiarity with Python and interest in backend/systems development
Exposure to web frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Django, or similar)
Basic understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
Familiarity with version control (git)
Ability to read and understand existing codebases, not just write from scratch
Interest in how software supports physical operations (manufacturing, logistics, supply chain)
Enthusiasm for AI-assisted development — willingness to use LLMs and AI coding tools to accelerate learning, explore unfamiliar codebases, and unblock yourself before escalating to the team
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to ask questions
Comfortable working in a terminal/command-line environment
Exposure to cloud infrastructure (AWS) or containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus but not required
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work in an office environment for extended periods
Occasional visits to manufacturing floor may be required (PPE provided)
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken English.
Working Conditions:
Primarily office setting at BMC1 facility on USA Parkway, Nevada
Standard business hours
Some exposure to manufacturing environment during site visits or operational shadowing
The location of the internship is in the Reno, Nevada area (exact location is based on team placement). Interns are responsible for making their own housing and transportation arrangements. Please note that due to the location of our campuses, public transit options are limited, and the use of a personal or rented vehicle is recommended.
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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