Software Development Intern

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT INTERN AT ENERGY SOFTWARE STARTUP Are you passionate about developing user-facing software? Do you want to work at a fast- paced startup? Do you care about green energy and want to make a difference in fighting climate change? New Grid is a MA-based cleantech software startup set on making the bulk electricity grid more efficient, reliable, and green energy friendly.

New Grid’s optimization software technology enables a significant increase in the utilization and transfer capacity of the transmission grid without any new hardware by re-routing flow around congested bottlenecks. The transmission capacity unlocked by New Grid software increases access of renewable resources to the power grid while improving grid reliability and reducing the cost of electricity. Our team is made of engineers, researchers, software developers and economists who jointly have decades of experience in power systems and energy markets analysis and design.

New Grid’s founders are at the forefront of electricity industry innovation and have successfully launched other startups. With DOE ARPA-E support and collaborating with the largest grid operators in the US, our founders led the first ever team to identify and implement practical grid reconfigurations for application to large-scale power systems. New Grid has a fast-paced work environment and we seek talented employees who crave learning new skills and aren’t afraid to tackle big projects.

As an intern you will get to work with our senior and executive staff and will work on real projects that will help us grow. Our ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about software development, is detail- oriented, and can work autonomously without shying away from responsibility. What You Will Learn:
• How to use Python to perform numerical analysis
• How to scale Python to work with multiple processors
• How to communicate with third-party software using external APIs
• How to develop, automate and run unit and performance tests
• How to implement a UI using PyQt or a website using Vue.js 444 SOMERVILLE AVENUE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143, USA |  |  |  2
• How to perform UI usability testing
• Much more – you will work closely with our software engineering team What We Require:
• A resident of MA or a student studying in MA in a STEM undergraduate program in the junior year (applications from seniors and graduate students will not be considered)
• A US citizen or permanent resident (applications from non-citizens or residents will not be considered)
• Background in computer science
• Knowledge of Python and Git; knowledge of Numpy, Pandas, and/or PyQt libraries is a plus; experience with design, especially of user interfaces, would be an asset
• Experience with Vue.js would be an asset
• Ability to work in a highly organized and meticulous manner; ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments
• Ability to learn quickly and independently The position start and end dates are negotiable. Interns are expected to work at least 16 hours a week (40 hours a week is strongly preferred), for at least 12 weeks. If this sounds interesting we want to hear from you. Please send your information to , referencing the Software Development Intern position in the email subject.

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