Summer 2027 Internship- Software Engineering

Pacific Fusion is developing pulser-driven inertial fusion systems to provide abundant, affordable, clean energy. The Software Engineering Intern will help build web interfaces and backend systems for engineers, scientists, and operators, supporting real-time monitoring, configuration, data management, controls integration, testing, and safe facility operations.

What you'll do:

• Develop and improve web-based user interfaces for:
• System status and health monitoring
• Experiment or facility configuration
• Alerts, events, and diagnostics
• Assist in building backend services that:
• Serve real-time and historical facility data
• Manage configuration, metadata, and system state
• Interface with controls systems and data pipelines
• Support integration between:
• UI applications, backend APIs, and facility systems
• Write clear, maintainable code and contribute to code reviews
• Help test, debug, and validate software used in live environments

What they're looking for:

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Junior, Senior, or graduate student preferred)
• Coursework or experience in:
• Software development fundamentals
• Web or backend programming
• Familiarity with at least one of:
• TypeScript / JavaScript
• Go or Python
• Basic understanding of:
• Client–server applications
• APIs and data flow
• SQL and NoSQL Databases
• Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in Mid May- Mid June 2027

Benefits:

• Real resume building engineering experience
• Mentorship from experienced engineering professionals
• Exposure to the full product development lifecycle
• A collaborative and learning-focused work environment
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks provided
• An unforgettable summer!
• Equity plan
• 6% employer 401k matching
• Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance