# Software Engineering Intern

**Company:** [Northwood Space](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/northwood-space)
**Location:** Torrance, CA
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $75k – $75k/yr
**Experience:** 0+ years
**Skills:** Rust, C++, Go, Systems Programming, TCP/IP, Distributed Systems, AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Terraform
**Posted:** 2026-08-29

> Supports development of secure, scalable data movement and distributed systems across hybrid cloud and ground-station infrastructure. The internship is intended for a current computer science or software engineering student with programming and networking interests.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Define secure, scalable interfaces for payload data transfer, emphasizing simplicity and extensibility.
- Support the design and implementation of the data plane across on-premises and cloud environments for low-latency, high-throughput distribution.
- Develop, test, and maintain data movement and processing pipelines handling large data volumes.
- Build observable, fault-tolerant, and reliable systems that meet uptime requirements.
- Gain hands-on experience with networking devices and protocols.
- Collaborate with software, network, and FPGA engineers to optimize hybrid network and software deployments for performance and scalability.

## Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge of Rust, C++, or Golang.
- Interest in systems programming, networking protocols such as TCP/IP, and distributed systems.

## Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Exposure to continuous integration, continuous deployment, Docker, or Terraform.
- Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn in a collaborative environment.

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