Backend Engineering Intern
Redwood MaterialsMcCarran, Nevada
Full Time
Posted February 5, 2026
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Job Description
The Backend Engineering Intern supports Redwood Materials' manufacturing operations by developing and improving internal tooling, dashboards, and backend systems using Python, while gaining hands-on experience in an industrial environment and working closely with senior engineers.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and improve internal dashboards and visibility tools for engineering and operations
- Improve CI/CD pipelines by fixing flaky tests, reducing build times, and adding automation
- Write backend code in Python FastAPI for bug fixes, small features, and internal tools
- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues on-site, including iPads, kiosks, and connected devices
- Participate in code reviews, team standups, and engineering discussions
- Document undocumented systems and capture tribal knowledge
- Utilize AI coding tools to accelerate learning and development
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Familiarity with Python and interest in backend systems development
- Exposure to web frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, Django, or similar
- Basic understanding of relational databases, with PostgreSQL preferred
- Familiarity with version control systems such as git
- Ability to read and understand existing codebases, not just write from scratch
- Interest in how software supports physical operations including manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain
- Enthusiasm for AI-assisted development and willingness to use LLMs and AI coding tools to accelerate learning, explore unfamiliar codebases, and unblock oneself 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
Benefits & Perks
Compensation will be commensurate with experience
Work in an office environment with occasional visits to manufacturing floor
Full-time summer internship position
PPE provided for site visits
Mentorship from senior engineers
Hands-on experience with production systems in an industrial environment
Opportunity to work with AI coding tools to accelerate learning
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