<h2>Summary</h2><p>Amperesand is reinventing how the world powers its most critical systems. As a Software Engineering Intern, you will help design and develop software for automated test systems, working closely with engineers across various teams to gain hands-on experience in testing power electronics products.</p>
<h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Develop automated test software used to validate MV power electronics and related subsystems</li><li>Deploy, maintain, and improve test software in lab and manufacturing environments</li><li>Write clear, maintainable, and well-structured code while learning company-wide coding standards</li><li>Contribute to code reviews and discussions to ensure quality and consistency</li><li>Help improve existing automation tools to reduce test time and improve data accuracy and reliability</li><li>Participate in test hardware bring-up, system debugging, and software optimization</li><li>Create concise documentation for software tools, deployment steps, and test workflows to ensure smooth handoffs across teams and sites</li><li>Approach problems using first principles and a curiosity-driven mindset - ask questions, dive deep, and learn fast</li></ul>
<h2>Skills</h2><ul><li>Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field</li><li>Strong fundamentals in programming using a system-level language (e.g., C, C++, Go, Rust)</li><li>Exposure to software that interfaces with hardware (microcontrollers like Arduino, STM32, or similar)</li><li>Familiarity with version control tools such as Git</li><li>Strong problem-solving abilities, eagerness to learn, and willingness to ask 'why' to understand systems deeply</li><li>Effective communication and time-management skills; proactive in seeking clarity and driving tasks to completion</li><li>Basic understanding of electrical theory (Ohm's law, AC/DC circuits, etc.)</li><li>Familiarity with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies)</li><li>Exposure to hardware communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I²C, etc.)</li><li>Experience with scripting or automation frameworks (Python, Bash, etc.)</li></ul>
<h2>Qualifications</h2><h3>Must Haves</h3><ul><li>Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field</li><li>Strong fundamentals in programming using a system-level language (e.g., C, C++, Go, Rust)</li><li>Exposure to software that interfaces with hardware (microcontrollers like Arduino, STM32, or similar)</li><li>Familiarity with version control tools such as Git</li><li>Strong problem-solving abilities, eagerness to learn, and willingness to ask 'why' to understand systems deeply</li><li>Effective communication and time-management skills; proactive in seeking clarity and driving tasks to completion</li></ul><h3>Nice to Haves</h3><ul><li>Basic understanding of electrical theory (Ohm's law, AC/DC circuits, etc.)</li><li>Familiarity with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies)</li><li>Exposure to hardware communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I²C, etc.)</li><li>Experience with scripting or automation frameworks (Python, Bash, etc.)</li></ul>
<h2>Benefits</h2><ul><li>Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options</li><li>Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire</li><li>Company paid Basic Life, AD&amp;D, short-term and long-term disability insurance</li><li>401k retirement savings plan through Empower</li><li>Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays</li><li>Commuter Benefits</li><li>100% paid maternal leave (12 weeks) and paternal leave (6 weeks)</li></ul>