Software Engineering Summer Intern

Kwetta Limited; Napier; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real project ownership

Hands-on experience with hardware

Freedom to learn and grow

Meaningful work in electrification

Great team with supportive engineers

Summer in Hawke's Bay

Job summary

Kwetta Limited is seeking a Software Engineering student for a hands-on summer internship in Hawke's Bay. You’ll own a real project, work with experienced engineers, and learn by doing while building software that interfaces with actual hardware.

You’ll turn manual hardware tests into automated processes, develop logging and test capture systems, and explore AI-driven testing approaches. A real opportunity to contribute from day one.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Software Engineering or Computer Science degree (3rd/4th year).
• Strong Python programming and solid software fundamentals.
• Experience building/debugging software from projects or work.
• Interest in hardware integration, AI and automation.
• Resourceful, hands-on problem solver with teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop Python interfaces that communicate with and control hardware.
• Turn manual testing into automated, reliable tests.
• Build or integrate systems to capture and log test results.
• Explore AI/tools to improve testing efficiency.
• Test, troubleshoot, and hand over the solution for ongoing use.

Skills

Python programming

Software development fundamentals

Hardware integration interest

AI & automation interest

Problem solving

Education

3rd or 4th year in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Don't just write code this summer. Build something that works in the real world.

Want to spend your summer writing software that actually controls hardware, solving real engineering problems and seeing your work put into use?

At Kwetta, we're tackling one of the world's biggest electrification challenges. We're developing technology that unlocks the power of high-voltage grids to revolutionise EV charging, with our solutions already making an impact across New Zealand, Australia and Europe.

We're looking for a talented Software Engineering student who wants more than a typical internship. You'll have a real project to own, experienced engineers to learn from and the freedom to figure things out.

Your summer challenge? Turn an existing manual hardware tester into a fully automated testing solution.

Working alongside our R&D and Operations teams, you'll get hands-on with real hardware and develop the software that makes it all work.

You'll:

• Develop Python software interfaces that communicate with and control hardware.
• Turn manual testing processes into reliable, repeatable automated tests.
• Build or integrate systems to capture and log test results.
• Explore how AI and emerging tools could make testing smarter and more efficient.
• Test, troubleshoot and commission your solution, then hand it over for ongoing use.

By the end of summer, you'll have delivered working software that makes a genuine difference to how Kwetta tests its technology.

What We’re Looking For

We're after someone who's technically capable, curious and driven to see things through.

You'll bring:

• Third- or fourth-year study in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong Python programming skills and solid software development fundamentals.
• Experience building and debugging software through study, work or personal projects.
• An interest in hardware integration, AI and automation.
• A practical, resourceful approach to solving problems, with the confidence to experiment and ask questions.
• A team-first attitude, openness to feedback and the drive to finish what you start.

You don't need to know everything. But you do need to be someone who enjoys figuring things out and takes pride in delivering something that works.

What You Get

• A real project, not busywork. Own a meaningful piece of engineering from start to finish.
• Hands-on technical experience. Build software that interacts with real hardware, not just a screen.
• Freedom to learn and grow. Work alongside experienced engineers who'll support you while giving you space to find solutions.
• Work that matters. Help improve the technology accelerating the world's transition to electrification.
• A great team. Join smart, grounded people who share knowledge, challenge ideas and back each other.
• Summer in Hawke's Bay. Beaches, sunshine, outdoor adventures and a lifestyle that's hard to beat.

"If you're willing to learn, this is a rocket ship." – Dev

Ready to Build Something That Matters?

If you're looking for a summer internship where you'll be challenged, trusted and able to point to something real that you've built, we'd love to hear from you.

The pay range for this role is: