Backend Engineering Intern

Redwood Materials • Reno, NV

6h • Onsite

About The Position

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.
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.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to cloud infrastructure (AWS) or containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern