Ascend Analytics
Software Engineering Intern
Ascend Analytics, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301
Software Engineering Intern - Spring or Summer 2025,
Boulder, CO
*This role is located in the
Boulder office , and not available for remote work at this time.
Your Impact at Ascend Analytics
We are looking for smart, motivated undergraduates (juniors, seniors), graduate students, or early alumni to join our team in Boulder, CO for a term, semester, or summer as interns. If you want to help shape a new future of a cleaner, more cost-effective energy supply and work with an industry-leading software company with dedicated and talented people who are passionate about our future, this could be a great place to start.
Ascend Analytics
is an innovative software and consulting company focused on energy analytics that are transforming the electric grid to renewables. Ascend's solutions provide analytics for power traders, risk analysts, resource managers, developers, and financiers that support critical power supply decisions from operating strategies over the next hour, to hedging and budgeting decisions over the next five years, to long-term investment and resource planning decisions over the next thirty years. For more information, visit www.ascendanalytics.com.
Job Description
Ascend is looking for talented college graduates for internships or intern-to-hire opportunities (for those who have already graduated) on its teams in two broad areas: Front-end Development with tech stack focusing on React Back-end Development with tech stack focusing on Python Data Science and data engineering specializations are also considered.
Typical assignments may include:
Assisting in software design and development tasks. Writing code and develop software applications using programming languages. Testing and debugging software applications to ensure quality and functionality. Documenting software design, code changes, and development processes. Conducting research on emerging technologies and industry trends. Collaborating with team members to meet project deadlines and objectives. Communicating project status, progress, and challenges to team members and stakeholders. Following established software development processes and coding standards. Participating in team meetings and brainstorming sessions. Required Qualifications
Strong quantitative background (such as a degree in computer science, economics, physics, engineering, math, or energy systems) Strong academic performance (GPA 3.4 or higher) Desire and willingness to relocate to Boulder, CO for the semester or summer Foundational skills in at least one language - React or Python Preference for some programming and statistical academic experience or coursework Passion for creating software solutions for the energy transition, and alignment with Ascend values Great teamwork skills; our projects are all collaborative and we highly value communication A high degree of ownership and commitment
Compensation:
$25 - $30 / hour
All interns are paid on an hourly basis during their time with us. Ascend highly values our interns and often pays above the industry average.
All our present internships are intended to be on site in Boulder, CO. We offer flexible work hours in a relaxed environment and a collaborative work culture, where individual initiative and creativity are highly valued. Interactions with senior management happen daily, and hard work never goes unnoticed.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ascend Analytics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Ascend Analytics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@ascendanalytics.com
Boulder, CO
*This role is located in the
Boulder office , and not available for remote work at this time.
Your Impact at Ascend Analytics
We are looking for smart, motivated undergraduates (juniors, seniors), graduate students, or early alumni to join our team in Boulder, CO for a term, semester, or summer as interns. If you want to help shape a new future of a cleaner, more cost-effective energy supply and work with an industry-leading software company with dedicated and talented people who are passionate about our future, this could be a great place to start.
Ascend Analytics
is an innovative software and consulting company focused on energy analytics that are transforming the electric grid to renewables. Ascend's solutions provide analytics for power traders, risk analysts, resource managers, developers, and financiers that support critical power supply decisions from operating strategies over the next hour, to hedging and budgeting decisions over the next five years, to long-term investment and resource planning decisions over the next thirty years. For more information, visit www.ascendanalytics.com.
Job Description
Ascend is looking for talented college graduates for internships or intern-to-hire opportunities (for those who have already graduated) on its teams in two broad areas: Front-end Development with tech stack focusing on React Back-end Development with tech stack focusing on Python Data Science and data engineering specializations are also considered.
Typical assignments may include:
Assisting in software design and development tasks. Writing code and develop software applications using programming languages. Testing and debugging software applications to ensure quality and functionality. Documenting software design, code changes, and development processes. Conducting research on emerging technologies and industry trends. Collaborating with team members to meet project deadlines and objectives. Communicating project status, progress, and challenges to team members and stakeholders. Following established software development processes and coding standards. Participating in team meetings and brainstorming sessions. Required Qualifications
Strong quantitative background (such as a degree in computer science, economics, physics, engineering, math, or energy systems) Strong academic performance (GPA 3.4 or higher) Desire and willingness to relocate to Boulder, CO for the semester or summer Foundational skills in at least one language - React or Python Preference for some programming and statistical academic experience or coursework Passion for creating software solutions for the energy transition, and alignment with Ascend values Great teamwork skills; our projects are all collaborative and we highly value communication A high degree of ownership and commitment
Compensation:
$25 - $30 / hour
All interns are paid on an hourly basis during their time with us. Ascend highly values our interns and often pays above the industry average.
All our present internships are intended to be on site in Boulder, CO. We offer flexible work hours in a relaxed environment and a collaborative work culture, where individual initiative and creativity are highly valued. Interactions with senior management happen daily, and hard work never goes unnoticed.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ascend Analytics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Ascend Analytics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@ascendanalytics.com