Intern, Software Engineer-Operation Platforms

Bot Auto • Houston, TX

8h

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer Intern in Operation Platforms to join our Operation Platforms team and contribute to the systems that power Bot Auto’s autonomous fleet operations. Our Operation Platforms group builds the intelligence and automation behind fleet scheduling, fleet management, fleet maintenance, mission control, remote assistance, IoT platform, business intelligence, and operational efficiency. As an intern, you will work hands-on with experienced engineers to design, develop, and ship features within one or more of these domains—directly impacting how our autonomous trucks are dispatched, monitored, maintained, and optimized in real-world commercial freight operations.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Strong programming skills in at least one language such as Python, Go, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering fundamentals
• Interest in distributed systems, backend services, or full-stack development
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with web development (frontend or backend) or building APIs
• Familiarity with databases (SQL or NoSQL) and data processing
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) or containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Interest in IoT systems, real-time data processing, or autonomous systems
• Experience with data analytics, dashboards, or visualization tools
• Passion for improving real-world operations through automation and intelligent systems

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of backend services and/or frontend tools for fleet operations platforms, including scheduling, mission control, and fleet monitoring systems
• Build automation workflows that improve operational efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and enhance system reliability
• Work on automated pipelines and services that process real-time and historical fleet data for analytics and decision-making
• Develop features for IoT platforms that integrate vehicle telemetry, sensors, and remote assistance systems
• Collaborate with engineers and product teams to design scalable and user-friendly tools for operations teams
• Participate in debugging, testing, and improving system performance and reliability in production environments
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following engineering best practices

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern