CALSTARTCA

Data Software Engineer Intern

CALSTART is a national nonprofit organization working with businesses and governments to develop and implement clean, efficient transportation solutions, accelerating the adoption of zero-emission vehicles and infrastructure.

CALSTART

Employee count: 51-200

United States only
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About Us:
CALSTART is a mission-driven industry organization focused on transportation decarbonization and clean air for all.
For over 30 years, it’s been CALSTART’s mission to develop, assess, and implement large-scale, zero-emission transportation solutions to mitigate climate change and support economic growth. CALSTART works with businesses, organizations, governments, and communities to create real-life impact toward clean air and equitable access to clean transportation for all. CALSTART provides scientific, technical and policy support for regulatory development and clean technology and infrastructure acceleration.
About the Role:
The Data Software Engineer Intern role focuses on developing and optimizing the Zero-Emission Fleet Planning Tool, a tool that helps transit agencies, school bus fleets, and truck fleets transition to zero-emission vehicles. The Intern will play a key role in building and enhancing Python-based APIs that power real-time data integration, fleet simulations, and operational analytics, ensuring a seamless and high-performance user experience.
In this role, the intern will work with APIs, databases, and backend infrastructure to support fleet transition modeling, energy analysis, and infrastructure planning. The contributions will directly impact fleet operators by streamlining data workflows, improving system scalability, and enabling smarter decision-making for sustainable transportation.
This is a part-time (25 hours per week) 6 month internship.

What You'll Do:

  • Develop, integrate, and optimize APIs to enhance system functionality and efficiency.
  • Write and maintain documentation for APIs, deployment processes, and integrations.
  • Write clean, scalable Python code, following best practices in object-oriented design.
  • Manage SQL databases (PostgreSQL) for efficient data storage and retrieval.
  • Optimize API performance and troubleshoot issues to maintain reliability.
  • Automate data workflows using Python-based tools (Pandas, NumPy).
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and continuous integration.
  • Utilize Git for version control, ensuring smooth collaboration and workflow management.

What You'll Bring To The Table:

  • Proficiency in programming with Python
  • Understanding of databases and data processing concepts
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage projects
  • Effective communicator with cross-functional teams

Desired Qualifications:

  • Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
  • Experience with backend system design
  • Proficiency in debugging and troubleshooting complex backend issues
  • AWS experience
We understand that not everyone will match the above qualifications 100%. If your background isn't perfectly aligned but you feel you would be a great addition to the team, we'd love to hear from you.
We're a tight-knit team of world-class innovators, business minds, and change agents who believe passionately in our mission and put our team ahead of self. We are committed to the continued development and growth of our employees and invest in your success!
We care about your personal well being as much as your professional success and offer generous benefits to full time employees including: 100% company paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance, Retirement plan with generous company contributions, FSA for Health and Dependent Care, 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment, 11 paid company holidays, paid sick time, paid family leave, and more!
Our inclusive environment focuses on making decisions based on merit without regard to race, color, hair texture, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, LGBTQIA+ status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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CALSTART is at the forefront of revolutionizing the transportation industry through groundbreaking technology and strategic partnerships. For over three decades, this national nonprofit consortium has been a pivotal force in accelerating the development and deployment of clean transportation solutions. CALSTART's innovative model focuses on connecting a diverse network of over 300 member companies and agencies, ranging from dynamic startups to Fortune 100 corporations, with government bodies and research institutions. This collaborative ecosystem is dedicated to dismantling barriers to modernization and fostering the adoption of zero-emission and near-zero-emission vehicles and infrastructure. Through rigorous demonstration, assessment, and validation of new clean transportation technologies, CALSTART provides critical third-party performance evaluations and business-case analyses that drive industry advancement.

The organization's commitment to innovation is evident in its multifaceted approach, which includes market acceleration programs designed to speed the purchase and adoption of cleaner technologies and fuels. CALSTART designs and implements cutting-edge voucher incentive programs, such as the California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) and the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP), which have channeled significant investments into zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Furthermore, CALSTART's global influence is expanding through initiatives like the Global Commercial Vehicle Drive to Zero program, which unites international governments and industry leaders to achieve ambitious targets for zero-emission commercial vehicle sales. By championing policy advancements, securing funding, and providing invaluable technical expertise, CALSTART is not just envisioning a cleaner transportation future; it is actively building it, creating jobs, improving air quality, and combating climate change on a global scale.

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Paid sick time

Paid sick time.

Paid family leave

Paid family leave.

Flexible/Unlimited PTO

Flexible/Unlimited PTO.

11 paid company holidays

11 paid company holidays.

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