Redwood Materials · 20 hours ago
Backend Engineering Intern
McCarran, NV
Internship
Onsite
InternRedwood Materials is focused on localizing a global battery supply chain that integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling. The Backend Engineering Intern will support the RAD team by contributing to internal tooling, engineering infrastructure, and operational improvements for software systems that power the company's manufacturing operations.
Advanced MaterialsBatteryElectric VehicleRenewable EnergySustainability
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
Qualification
Required
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
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken English
Preferred
Exposure to cloud infrastructure (AWS) or containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus but not required
Company
Redwood Materials
Redwood Materials is a battery recycling startup that makes electric vehicles and sustainable materials for circular supply chains.
Founded in 2017
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.24BKey Investors
Eclipse VenturesCapricorn Investment Group,Goldman Sachs Asset ManagementUS Department of Energy
2025-10-23Series E· $425M
2023-08-29Series D· $1B
2023-02-09Debt Financing· $2B
Leadership Team
JB Straubel
founder, CEO
Colin Campbell
Chief Technology Officer
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