Summer Intern, Software Engineering Undergraduate

Cypress Creek Renewables is seeking a Summer Intern in Software Engineering for its Digital Centre of Excellence in Chicago, IL. The role involves collaborating on software tools, automating infrastructure, and supporting cloud services for renewable energy systems. Candidates should be pursuing a relevant degree and possess skills in Python, SQL, or cloud platforms. The position offers mentorship and flexible remote work options, with a preference for candidates near office locations.
The Company

Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated and curious Undergraduate Intern to join our Digital Centre of Excellence (DCOE) team. This role is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful software and infrastructure projects that support the operations, analytics, and optimization of renewable energy systems.

Whether your passion lies in software engineering, DevOps, or cloud infrastructure, you'll work side-by-side with seasoned engineers to build scalable systems and learn the practical ins and outs of clean tech innovation.

What You'll Do
• Collaborate with engineers to design, develop, and test internal software tools and systems
• Assist in automating infrastructure using modern DevOps practices (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code)
• Support integration of cloud services and data pipelines (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes, Python-based services)
• Help optimize workflows and tooling used in solar farm monitoring and operations
• Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and quality assurance processes
• Participate in agile sprint planning, team meetings, and technical discussions
• Gain exposure to real-world applications of renewable energy systems and digital transformation

What We're Looking For
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• Coursework or side projects that demonstrate experience with Python, SQL, or cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Familiarity or curiosity about containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD, or DevOps practices
• Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a willingness to learn
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Bonus Points
• Experience with Azure Pipelines, Terraform, or cloud-native services
• Interest in renewable energy, sustainability, or data-driven impact
• Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring or observability tools

Why Join Us?
• Make a real impact at a mission-driven company leading the energy transition
• Gain mentorship from senior engineers and exposure to production-grade systems
• Work in a collaborative, learning-focused environment
• Flexible remote work and a supportive culture

Application Requirements
• Resume (PDF preferred)
• Brief cover letter or paragraph about why you're interested in this role
• Links to GitHub or portfolio projects are a plus

Location: We have offices in Santa Monica, CA, San Francisco, CA, Durham, NC, and Asheville, NC and New York, NY. Preferably a candidate will be based near one of our office locations. Preferable the candidate will be based in the East Coast time zone. Additionally, we are on a hybrid schedule 3/week.

Compensation: The hourly rate for our undergraduate internships is $25/hr. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.

A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.

Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.