The Role
Software Engineer Interns will build full-stack features for a real-time platform that ingests, processes, stores, and displays sensor data. Responsibilities include developing software, integrating with hardware and autonomy systems, creating testing tools, troubleshooting issues, participating in code reviews, documenting work, and collaborating closely with engineers. The internship involves owning a scoped project and working onsite in Torrance, California.
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About Andrenam
We’re building sonar and sensing systems that bring light to the last dark domain: the ocean. Our team includes alumni from SpaceX, Anduril, ABL, Palantir and Qualia. We build full-stack—from physics to perception to product—with speed, elegance, and an unwavering commitment to the mission.
We believe the maritime domain will define the next century of economics, geopolitics, and global security. We're here to shape it.
About this role
Andrenam is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to join our software team and help build the platform that brings our ocean data to life. Our main engineering challenge is a real-time data platform that ingests, processes, stores, and displays data from our sensors in the field. This is a hands-on internship focused on full-stack development, from the pipelines that move sensor data to the interfaces people use to see it and act on it.
You won't be sitting on the sidelines. You'll take on a real, scoped project that supports our core platform, work directly alongside the engineers who build it, and get regular feedback and mentorship as you go. You'll get real experience building software that handles a wide variety of sensors, hardware interfaces, and data sources, with the security and robustness defense work demands.
We're looking for students who are hungry to learn, love building things, and want to see their code used by real people running real systems.
What you’ll do
Full-Stack Development:
- Build and ship software features across our stack, with guidance from the team.
- Own a scoped project tied to the team's priorities at the time of your internship.
- Participate in code reviews and follow team practices for testing and version control.
Integration and Troubleshooting:
- Work with our hardware and autonomy engineers to connect software with the systems we deploy in the field.
- Help build tools that speed up testing and development of our software.
- Troubleshoot issues and work with the team to understand root cause and fixes.
Collaboration and Growth:
- Work closely with our engineers, taking feedback and iterating quickly.
- Share progress clearly and ask questions early.
- Document your code and decisions so the team can build on your work after your internship.
Location
Work full-time onsite from our Torrance, CA office
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.
- Programming experience in Python, TypeScript, Go, Java, C++ or a related language.
- Software experience through coursework, personal projects, or student engineering teams, with at least one project you can walk through in detail.
- Strong problem-solving instincts and a willingness to dig into unfamiliar problems.
- Clear communication and a track record of working well with others.
Nice to have
- Experience building web applications with React, Angular, Vue, or related technologies.
- Experience working with databases (SQL or NoSQL).
- Experience with message queues/brokers (Kafka, Redis, MQTT, etc)
- Experience with containerization.
- Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc).
- Experience writing software that interacts with hardware, sensors, or IoT devices.
- Interest in maritime systems, autonomy, or defense technology.
Why join us?
Andrenam is an innovative, mission-driven company at the intersection of maritime autonomy and defense. We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Lunch and snacks provided in office
- Access to a unique work environment, blending technology, maritime, and defense.
Salary Range
$30-$40/hour
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andrenam's total compensation package. Additionally, Andrenam offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Disclosures
This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). You must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State without sponsorship for an export license.
Andrenam is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field
- Programming experience in Python, TypeScript, Go, Java, C++, or a related language
- Software experience through coursework, personal projects, or student engineering teams
- At least one software project that the candidate can explain in detail
- Strong problem-solving instincts and willingness to investigate unfamiliar problems
- Clear communication and ability to work effectively with others
- Experience building web applications with React, Angular, Vue, or related technologies
- Experience working with SQL or NoSQL databases
- Experience with message queues or brokers such as Kafka, Redis, or MQTT
- Experience with containerization
- Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Experience writing software that interacts with hardware, sensors, or IoT devices
- Interest in maritime systems, autonomy, or defense technology
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The Company
What We Do
Andrenam is building an AI-powered, distributed maritime sensing network for persistent autonomous awareness from surface to seabed, designed to detect, track, and identify real-time maritime traffic.
