Code the future of renewable energy whilst gaining real world experience
Ghent, BE
Student
👋 Hi there, we're Powernaut.
We are building the next generation power plant, powered by end-consumers, instead of the traditional large-scale power plants.
This one doesn't take fossil fuels or radioactive isotopes, but instead manages the renewable energy and flexible devices (cars, heat pumps, ...) of end-consumers to generate more or less energy.
The job
🚀Software Engineering Internship / Master's Project: Build the Clean Energy Future!
Are you ready to build, innovate, and make a tangible impact at a fast-growing startup that's fundamentally reshaping the energy landscape? If you're passionate about solving complex problems with elegant code and eager to contribute to a cleaner, brighter world, then plug into this opportunity!
As a Software Engineering Intern or Master's Project contributor at Powernaut, you won't just be learning; you'll be actively designing, developing, and deploying solutions that power the next generation of energy management. You'll gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, directly contributing to our core product and mission to redefine the energy sector.
Here's how you'll make an impact:
Develop Scalable Software: Contribute to the design and implementation of our backend services, APIs, and data processing pipelines using modern technologies.
Solve Real-World Challenges: Tackle complex problems related to energy data, grid stability, and device orchestration, seeing your code directly impact the energy transition.
Build Intuitive Frontends: Contribute to our user interfaces, making complex energy data and controls accessible and easy to use.
Innovate with Machine Learning: For those in ML, you'll work on the orchestration and forecasting of the behaviour of thousands of smart devices, optimising their contribution to grid stability.
Ensure Robustness and Performance: Participate in code reviews, testing, and optimisation efforts to ensure our software is reliable, efficient, and ready for massive scale.
Innovate and Experiment: Bring your ideas to the table! We encourage exploration of new technologies and approaches to continuous improvement.
The profile
Requirements
We're seeking a driven and bright software engineer who is ready to dive deep and contribute meaningfully.
You'll fit right in if you:
Have a strong understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, etc.).
Possess a solid grasp of TypeScript, Python, or AWS – one of these should hold few secrets for you!
Possess strong problem-solving skills and enjoy tackling intricate technical challenges.
Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, agile team environment.
Have been fixing your family's printers since you were 10 years old (optional, but a great indicator of your innate troubleshooting skills!).
A natural fit for our Powernaut values: you're ready to power up our constellation with your passion, drive for customer excellence, and strong team mindset, all while pushing your own — and others' — boundaries.
The offer
What's in it for you?
The freedom to manage your own work with access to the tools you need to get things done.
Being part of a dynamic, expert team of quick-thinking and fast-acting individuals.
Optimised salary package + participation in our stock option plan.
Making a meaningful and lasting positive impact on our climate.
Working in the vibrant Wintercircus in Ghent, as essential part of a fast growing start-up.