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Intern, Software
CompanyAmperesand
LocationReno
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 21, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Design and develop real-time firmware for power conversion control. Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration and conduct hands-on validation in hardware test labs.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$20 - $45
Company Size
75
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Amperesand’s medium voltage power conversion solutions enable fast, efficient, and resilient electrification on a global scale for critical power consumers like AI datacenters and industrial loads. Combining next generation Solid State Transformers, cutting edge controls, and AI-first software, Amperesand is building the cornerstone of our future power infrastructure.
Our technology was pioneered by the Energy Research Institute at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and spun out by Xora Innovation.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Company Overview </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Amperesand is disrupting industrial power with the first commercialized Solid State Transformer systems. Solid State Transformers systems are much more than a transformer replacement, enabling numerous advanced features to unlock solutions for data centers, EV charging, renewables, microgrids, and industrial installations. We are looking for mission driven team members passionate about making amazing products for worldwide electrification at maximum acceleration. Amperesand is building a global company and looking for talent across our geographies. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></div><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p>
<p>We are looking for highly skilled software developer interns for fast paced startup in the grid technology. If you are enthusiastic about developing real-time control systems or application level software, including data orchestration, analytics, this place is for you. </p>
<p>You will be part of the team building real-time embedded software systems that control energy conversion and flow within advanced power platforms .Depending on your expertise, you’ll also contribute to the edge compute layer that provides observability, diagnostics, and analytics for these power control blocks.</p>
<p>We encourage students with open source projects who love to build and solve problems. Please share the details what you have built so far. </p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p>
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<p>Designing and developing real-time firmware for control of power conversion stages </p>
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<p>Collaborating with cross-functional teams to review architecture, interface definitions, and system integration plans</p>
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<p>Conducting hands-on validation at hardware test labs, ensuring your software performs reliably under real-world conditions</p>
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<p>Building and maintaining automation tools for testing, deployment, and continuous integration of embedded code</p>
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<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p>
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<p>Excellent coding skills in C/C++ or Rust or Golang.</p>
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<p>Strong foundation of algorithms , database designs and operating system concepts. </p>
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<p>Understanding of the deployment tools .</p>
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<p>Excellent communication skills.</p>
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<p>Ability to travel if needed.</p>
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<p>Ability to work in the factory/lab environment</p>
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<p>Currently enrolled in the university. </p>
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<p><strong>Bonus Qualifications:</strong></p>
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<p>Open source project contributions</p>
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<p>Prior experience in the energy domain or real time system development</p>
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>Please note</strong>: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options. </p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">SF Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$20</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$45 USD</span></div></div><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Reno Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$20</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$45 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong><em><span data-contrast="none">Pay Disclosure & Benefits</span></em></strong></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="none">Compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. </span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p>The benefits outlined below apply exclusively to employees located in the United States.</p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays so they can rest, recharge, and take care of their health and personal needs.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Commuter Benefits </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">Singapore-based employees receive benefits in accordance with local government provisions.</span></p>
<p><strong><em><span data-contrast="auto">Equal Employment Opportunity</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></strong></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto">Amperesand is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":279}"> </span></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto">Amperesand is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":279}"> </span></p></div>
Key Skills
C/C++RustGolangAlgorithmsDatabase DesignOperating SystemsCommunication SkillsReal-Time Control SystemsEmbedded SoftwareData OrchestrationAnalyticsAutomation ToolsSystem IntegrationEnergy ConversionDiagnosticsObservability
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