Front-end Software Developer Intern
Job Description: Location: Hybrid – 4 days per week onsite at our headquarters in Fremont, California Reports To: Director, Performance Engineering and Controls
About the Role
We are seeking a Front-end Software Developer Intern to contribute to the development of a cutting-edge PV performance modeling tool. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to work with a cross-functional team of engineers, where you will focus on enhancing the user experience, improving UI/UX, and expanding the capabilities of our modeling interface. As an intern, you will play a key role in building intuitive, responsive, and maintainable front-end features that make complex data accessible and actionable for our users. ________________________________________
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement new front-end features and user interfaces for the PV modeling tool.
- Improve UI/UX by creating user-centric designs and optimizing performance and responsiveness.
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers, software engineers, and domain experts to translate requirements into functional and aesthetic interfaces.
- Troubleshoot and resolve front-end bugs and performance bottlenecks.
- Maintain and refactor existing front-end codebase to ensure long-term scalability and maintainability.
- Conduct code reviews and contribute to UI/UX best practices.
- Support the deployment and testing of new front-end releases.
________________________________________ Technical Qualifications
- Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and front-end frameworks like Angular (preferred), React, or Vue.
- Experience with HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles.
- Familiarity with modern front-end development tools, such as Git, Webpack, and npm.
- Understanding of RESTful APIs and how to consume them from a front-end application.
- Exposure to design tools like Figma is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience working on production-level web applications or collaborative software projects.
________________________________________ Non-Technical Qualifications
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
- Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A growth mindset and desire to learn and improve continuously.
- Ability to break down complex problems into manageable components.
At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services. For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations. Nextracker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Culture is our Passion Apply Job! Apply to this Job