Description:

The Data Software Engineer Intern role focuses on developing and optimizing the Zero-Emission Fleet Planning Tool, which assists transit agencies, school bus fleets, and truck fleets in transitioning to zero-emission vehicles.
The intern will be responsible for building and enhancing Python-based APIs that facilitate real-time data integration, fleet simulations, and operational analytics, ensuring a seamless and high-performance user experience.
The role involves working with APIs, databases, and backend infrastructure to support fleet transition modeling, energy analysis, and infrastructure planning.
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 internship requiring 25 hours per week for a duration of 6 months.

Requirements:

Proficiency in programming with Python is required.
A solid understanding of databases and data processing concepts is necessary.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage projects effectively are essential.
The candidate must be an effective communicator, capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Desired qualifications include strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience with backend system design, proficiency in debugging and troubleshooting complex backend issues, and AWS experience.

The hourly pay for this position ranges from $16 to $21, determined by various factors including skills, qualifications, and experience.
CALSTART values transparency in compensation and encourages applicants who may not meet all qualifications to apply.
The organization is committed to the development and growth of its employees, investing in their success.
While this is an internship position, full-time employees enjoy generous benefits, including 100% company-paid comprehensive health benefits for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Additional benefits for full-time employees include a retirement plan with generous company contributions, FSA for health and dependent care, three weeks of vacation time in the first year, 11 paid company holidays, paid sick time, and paid family leave.