Software Engineer Intern - (Jan 2027)

Western Magnetics; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on projects

Networking with engineers

Job summary

Westmag, an American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators, offers internships and co-ops for students in engineering, operations, product development and business functions. You will work with full-time engineers on impactful projects supporting Westmag's mission to innovate in drone motor manufacturing.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience, collaboration across teams, and exposure to modern web technologies and cloud infrastructure.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

TypeScript/JavaScript

React

Node.js

SQL

Git

Linux basics

Education

Enrollment in CS/Software Engineering program (undergrad or grad)

Tools

Docker

AWS basics

Terraform

PostgreSQL

CI/CD (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.