Software Engineering Intern, Backend - Summer 2026

About ALSO.

We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.

As a Backend Engineering Intern on the ALSO backend team, you'll join a group of engineers building the cloud systems that power the connected experience behind Also's EVs. You'll contribute to developing features, improving data pipelines, and supporting APIs that make our vehicles smarter and more reliable.

This internship is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in backend software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and IoT systems. You'll learn from experienced engineers while contributing to real product features that impact customers and our connected fleet.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with the backend team to assist in building and testing components of our platform.

• Contribute to API development and write tests for microservices and data processing workflows that support connected EV features.

• Work with mentors to improve reliability, scalability, and observability of backend systems.

• Support integration of telemetry and analytics systems that enable insights into fleet performance.

• Contribute to development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.

• Participate in code reviews and team discussions to learn best practices in modern backend engineering.

What You'll Learn

• How to design and implement REST APIs in a production environment

• Working with time-series data and IoT telemetry at scale

• Cloud infrastructure basics (AWS services, Docker containers)

• Software engineering best practices (code reviews, testing, CI/CD)

• Agile development in a fast-paced startup environment

What You Will Bring

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Expected graduation date in 2027

• Exposure to programming languages like Python, Java, JavaScript, or Go through coursework or personal projects.

• Understanding of web APIs (REST, GraphQL, JRPC, etc.) and data formats such as JSON.

• Basic understanding of SQL and relational databases.

• Interest in learning cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization tools (Docker). Prior exposure is a plus but not required.

• Curiosity about IoT systems, data pipelines, and distributed infrastructure.

• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Gain

• Practical experience working on production-level backend systems and cloud infrastructure.

• Mentorship from experienced engineers across IoT, data, and infrastructure domains.

• Exposure to scalable system design, data streaming, and microservice architectures.

• Insight into how software connects vehicles, customers, and analytics in a modern EV ecosystem.

• The opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the future of connected mobility.
  

The hourly rate for this role ranges from $30.00 to $45.00/hr, based on experience and qualifications.

Why ALSO.

We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed.

We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces. 

Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges. 

Perks and Benefits

• Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.

• One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.

• Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.

• Flexible time off. 

• 401(k) match.