Software Engineer - Intern (Jan 2027)

Westmag; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmag, a U.S.-based drone motor and robot actuator manufacturer, offers Internship and Co‑op opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in engineering, operations, product development, and business functions. Interns collaborate with full-time engineers to deliver impactful projects supporting Westmag's mission to innovate in drone motor manufacturing.

Role involves building internal web applications, developing full-stack features with TypeScript/React/Node.js, deploying on AWS,

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related undergraduate or graduate program.
• Strong interest in robotics, drone technology, manufacturing or technology startups.
• Experience from internships, personal projects, or project-based student organizations.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain internal web applications and services supporting engineering and manufacturing operations.
• Develop full-stack features using TypeScript, React, and Node.js backed by PostgreSQL.
• Help containerize, deploy, and operate services on AWS including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code.
• Support integrations between factory equipment, test stations and software systems; data collection and monitoring.
• Write automated tests, contribute to code reviews and documentation; take on research tasks.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and production teams to turn factory needs into working software.

Skills

TypeScript/JavaScript

React

Node.js

SQL/PostgreSQL

Git & CLI

Docker

AWS basics

CI/CD pipelines

Linux basics

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate CS or related program

Tools

PostgreSQL

Git

Docker

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Job description

About Westmag

Westmag is the American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, NFDG, Menlo Ventures, and other top investors. Westmag is committed to building and scaling in the U.S. to serve the global market. For more information, visit westmag.com.

About the Internship & Co-op Program

Westmag offers exciting Internship and Co-op opportunities for students eager to gain hands‑on experience in the fields of engineering, operations, product development and business functions. Interns and co-op students will work closely with full time engineers, contributing to impactful projects that support Westmag's mission to innovate in drone motor manufacturing.

Role Description

• Work alongside the software team to build and maintain internal web applications and services that support Westmag’s engineering and manufacturing operations.

• Develop full‑stack features using TypeScript, React, and Node.js, backed by PostgreSQL databases.

• Help containerize, deploy, and operate services on AWS, including improving CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure‑as‑code.

• Support integrations between factory equipment, test stations and software systems, including data collection and monitoring.

• Write automated tests, contribute to code reviews and technical documentation, and take on research tasks as assigned.

• Collaborate with engineering, operations and production teams to turn real factory needs into working software.

Eligibility & Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related undergraduate or graduate program.

• Strong interest in robotics, drone technology, manufacturing or technology startups.

• Previous internship, personal projects or project‑based student org experience (Formula SAE, Rocketry, Design Build Fly, hackathons, etc.).

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

• Good communication skills and willingness to learn.

• Authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship/co‑op period.

Technical Skills

• Strong TypeScript/JavaScript skills; comfortable with React and Node.js.

• Experience with SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred).

• Fluency with Git and the command line; Linux basics.

• Familiarity with Docker and container‑based deployment.

• AWS fundamentals (ECS, RDS, IAM, CloudFront/ALB); Terraform a plus.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or similar).

• Networking basics: DNS, TLS/certificates, subnets, firewalls, and VPN.

Nice to Have

• Experience with MQTT or other industrial/IoT protocols.

• Experience writing automated tests (unit, integration, or end‑to‑end).

Westmag is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.