Software Engineering Intern

We're looking for a software engineering intern to join our lean, mission-driven team and contribute directly to tools that power the European energy sector.

• Maintain and improve customer-facing tools for monitoring and optimisation
• Contribute to Dev Ops and MLOps infrastructure for reliable deployments and automated testing
• Write secure code and handle customer metering data responsibly

• Full-stack experience building something end-to-end
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure or databases, and an awareness of application security
• Strong fundamentals in Python or Type Script
• A proactive, driven mindset with intellectual curiosity and a user-centric approach
• Hands-on experience building software with AI agents
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices

• Experience with time-series data and optimisation
• Genuine curiosity about the energy transition and how software can accelerate it

• Close mentorship and technical guidance directly from the founders
• A steep learning curve that accelerates your career, with hands-on experience and individual training
• Deep tech at scale, tackling real problems in sustainability and climate impact
• International team with a clear vision for the energy transition
• Compensation: CHF 2,500 to 3,000 per month
• Dübendorf office, with hybrid work options and flexible hours

Start date: 01.10.2026 or 01.11.2026

kuafu AG is an ETH Zurich and Empa spin-off building the vertically integrated software platform for the energy transition, spanning building-level asset control through to real-time electrical grid and energy market services. Our platform helps grid and building operators, utilities and energy companies unlock decarbonisation and grid flexibility at scale.