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Internship
Mountain View, CA (HQ)
About Tapestry
Tapestry is Alphabet's moonshot for the electric grid, working at the frontier where energy's complexity meets AI's potential. We were born at X, the innovation lab responsible for breakthrough technologies like Waymo, Verily and Google Brain.
To keep pace with humanity's growing energy needs, the world needs a grid that is visible and understandable. We provide that clarity by building advanced, AI-enabled analytical and planning tools that allow the entire energy ecosystem to plan smarter, move faster, and operate more efficiently-ensuring electricity remains reliable and affordable for everyone.
This is a global effort. Tapestry is proud to support partners in the U.S., U.K., Chile, New Zealand, Australia and Brazil as they build a cleaner, more resilient energy future. Joining Tapestry allows you to do the best work of your life as part of a multidisciplinary team of experts in AI, energy systems, software engineering and product design-all collaborating to reshape energy on a global scale. If you want to tackle problems that matter and build tools with real impact, we would love to meet you. Learn more about our team and our mission
here (https://www.tapestryenergy.com/en)
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About the role
In this role, you will support high-impact software engineering projects focused on improving the performance, scalability, and reliability of Tapestry's grid simulation and analysis platform. The system is used to run large-scale power system studies for external utility partners, requiring complex simulations to scale efficiently across thousands of feeders with low latency and high reliability.
Your primary objective will be to proto@type and de-risk the technical feasibility of scaling core analysis features. You will work closely with experienced software engineers and applied AI partners to analyze performance bottlenecks, implement improvements, and validate results through benchmarking and testing. This role is ideal for a junior engineer who enjoys debugging, optimization, and understanding how systems behave at scale.
This is a full-time, 12 week software engineering intership.
How you will make 10X Impact
Analyze the runtime and computational performance of core grid analysis features, such as power flow, feeder screening, and contingency analysis.
Identify performance bottlenecks related to algorithms, parallel computation, or cloud service interactions.
Implement targeted performance improvements and benchmark results before and after changes.
Proto@type and evaluate AI/ML-assisted approaches to reduce the combinatorial complexity of large-scale contingency analysis.
Produce clear, data-driven performance reports that document findings, tradeoffs, and outcomes.
Contribute clean, well-documented proto@type code that can inform future production implementations.
Collaborate cross-functionally with software engineering and AI teams to assess scalability and feasibility.
What you should have:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
A strong foundation in software engineering fundamentals.
Experience with algorithmic analysis, debugging, and performance measurement.
Programming experience in Python or a similar language used in data-intensive systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
Curiosity, persistence, and a willingness to experiment, iterate, and learn.
It'd be great if you also had one or more of these:
Interest or experience in performance engineering, such as runtime analysis, parallel computation, or latency optimization.
Familiarity with cloud-based systems (GCP preferred).
Exposure to AI or machine learning concepts through coursework or academic projects.
Experience working on systems that handle large datasets or complex simulations.
Interest in infrastructure, systems, or sustainability-focused technology.
Our values
Take charge : We take initiative and own outcomes that move the mission forward.
Transform with purpose: We build solutions that solve real problems and create meaningful impact.
Be a Tapestry, not a thread : We collaborate across diverse skills and perspectives to achieve more than we can individually.
Always fine-tune : We stay curious, seek feedback, and refine our understanding as we learn.
Stay grounded : We listen openly, value different perspectives, and stay focused on what matters most.
What we offer
Competitive salary
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
A culture that supports growth, ownership, and meaningful impact, along with:
Immersion in a world-class research environment at the intersection of AI and climate tech.
Competitive residency stipend and housing relocation support for the duration of the program.
Direct mentorship from industry-leading research scientists and engineers.
Opportunity to work on "moonshot" problems with access to Alphabet-scale compute and resources.
The US base salary range for this position is $98,000 - $130,000 + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include benefits.
An Equal Opportunity Workplace
At X, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at
x-accommodation-request@x.team
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