X, The Moonshot Factory · 1 hour ago
2026 Software Engineering Internship, Performance & Systems (Tapestry)
Mountain View, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$98K/yr - $130K/yr
Start in 2026Tapestry, part of Alphabet's moonshot factory, is focused on revolutionizing the electric grid through advanced AI tools. The internship role involves supporting software engineering projects that enhance the performance and scalability of grid simulation platforms, requiring collaboration with experienced engineers to optimize system efficiency.
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Responsibilities
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
Prototype 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 prototype code that can inform future production implementations
Collaborate cross-functionally with software engineering and AI teams to assess scalability and feasibility
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
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.
Company
X, The Moonshot Factory
X, the moonshot factory invents and launches breakthrough technologies and radical solutions. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
Founded in 2010
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Helen Riley
COO/CFO of X, The Moonshot Factory (aka Google X)
Artem Goncharuk
Director of Engineering
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