What are the responsibilities and job description for the Embedded Software Engineering Intern (Controls) position at Bloom Energy?
This is a 10-week internship starting June 8 or 15 and is fully on-site at the listed office location.
Company Overview
At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it a reality.
For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.
At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.
Department Overview
We are seeking a Controls Engineering Intern to join our Code Architecture team. In this role, you will support the development of embedded control software and engineering tools used across our control systems. You will work closely with senior engineers to improve code structure, reliability, simulation capabilities, and automation within our controls stack.
Position Responsibilities
Bloom Energy is unable to provide VISA sponsorship to interns or new grad hires on an F-1, J-1 or other visa for this position, regardless of CPT or OPT status.
EOE Statement
Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodation, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.
Salary Statement with pay range
Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.
The pay range for this position $45.75 to $61.00 per hour.
Salary Ranges:
$54.50 - $61.00
Company Overview
At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it a reality.
For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.
At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.
Department Overview
We are seeking a Controls Engineering Intern to join our Code Architecture team. In this role, you will support the development of embedded control software and engineering tools used across our control systems. You will work closely with senior engineers to improve code structure, reliability, simulation capabilities, and automation within our controls stack.
Position Responsibilities
- Design and implement modular software components for embedded control systems
- Contribute to the design and development of a Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) simulation framework
- Support development of internal tools and automation used by the Controls Engineering team
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and technical documentation
- Currently a student earning a PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
- Must be graduating between spring 2026 and summer 2027
- PhD preferred
- Programming experience in C/C , Python, and MATLAB
- Basic understanding of control systems and/or embedded systems
- Strong problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
- Familiarity with Git and CI/CD tools
Bloom Energy is unable to provide VISA sponsorship to interns or new grad hires on an F-1, J-1 or other visa for this position, regardless of CPT or OPT status.
EOE Statement
Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodation, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.
Salary Statement with pay range
Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.
The pay range for this position $45.75 to $61.00 per hour.
Salary Ranges:
$54.50 - $61.00
Salary : $46 - $61