Software Engineering Intern

Arcboatcompany; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boat days

Retirement savings — 401(k)

Safety support — PPE & ergonomic gear

Relocation Assistance

Mentorship Opportunities

Office perks — lunches, snacks, coffee

Job summary

Arc is building the platform to power an electric marine industry. We’re seeking a summer software engineering intern to contribute to the infotainment unit, mobile app, backend, or boat firmware from June 14 to August 20, 2027 at our Torrance, CA headquarters.

We move quickly in a startup environment and expect you to adapt and own your work end-to-end. You’ll collaborate with the software team and other stakeholders, demonstrate strong fundamentals, and learn how to ship meaningful features in

Qualifications

• Familiarity with at least one general purpose programming language
• Strong software development fundamentals
• Productive with standard software development tools (an IDE, git, the command line, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic setting.
• Ability to effectively communicate progress and status of your work

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the boat infotainment unit, mobile app, backend, or boat firmware
• Owning a project end-to-end that meaningfully drives the business forward
• Collaborating with members of the software team as well as other stakeholders

Skills

Programming language familiarity

Software fundamentals

Git & command line

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Currently enrolled in CS or related field

Tools

IDE

Git

Command line

Job description

What we’re building

The marine industry supports recreation, global commerce, and national defense. And yet it runs on technology that hasn't meaningfully changed in fifty years. Until now. Arc is on a mission to electrify the marine industry. We're rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs from first principles. And we're already executing. We started with consumers to develop and harden our core technology. We’re now scaling production of our flagship model with new models and sectors on the horizon. Now we’re extending our platform to commercial applications, starting with tugs, ferries, and defense, with years worth of signed contracts and a pipeline that spans every vessel type on the water.

The technology is proven, the momentum is building, and the opportunity is enormous. The marine industry is going electric and Arc is building the platform that powers it

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who’s fired up by our mission and ready to build. You’ll thrive here ifyou adapt quickly, take ownership, and care about the details.

You will join our Software Engineering team as a summer intern from June 14th-August 20th2027. You will work from our headquarters in Torrance, CA. Given that we’re a startup, you willbe working in a fast-moving, dynamic environment that requires adaptability.

That said, here aresome responsibilities and qualifications we expect to stay relatively constant for this role.

What You'll Do

• Contributing to the boat infotainment unit, mobile app, backend, or boat firmware
• Owning a project end-to-end that meaningfully drives the business forward
• Collaborating with members of the software team as well as other stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

• Familiarity with at least one general purpose programming language
• Strong software development fundamentals
• Productive with standard software development tools (an IDE, git, the command line, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic setting.
• Ability to effectively communicate progress and status of your work

Bonus Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience with one of:
  • Frontend or mobile development
  • Backend development using Python or Typescript and AWS
  • Firmware development using STM32 microcontrollers
• A track record of successful internships
• Comfortable pushing at a fast but sustainable pace
• Enthusiasm for boating and clean energy

At Arc, we encourage diversity and consider all qualified applicants equally for employment, regardless of background, identity, or status. You’re always welcome to reach out even if you don’t meet many of these qualifications. Passion and aptitude make up for a lot.

What we offer

The base pay for this role is $42 per hour.

• Boat days – Yes, we actually go out on the water. A lot.
• Retirement savings — Traditional and Roth 401(k) access
• Safety support — Reimbursement for PPE, ergonomic equipment, and anything that ensures we keep our crew safe
• Relocation Assistance
• Mentorship Opportunities
• Office perks — Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite

Our values

We move with urgency and build with care. We value these five things above all else:

• Ownership over both your work and the company’s success
• Empathy for colleagues and for customers
• Humility in problem solving and collaboration
• Pragmatism for navigating ambiguity quickly and sensibly
• Inclusion of different backgrounds, opinions, cultures, and perspectives.

We want people who share and embody these values. It is vital that our values align - we’d be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process.

Hope to hear from you soon!

The Crew at Arc