Software Engineering Test & Automation Intern

Also.

Also.

Software Engineering
Palo Alto, CA, USA
USD 30-45 / hour
Posted on Nov 26, 2025

Location

Palo Alto

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

EngineeringSoftware Engineering

About ALSO.

We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.

Join Also as a Software Engineering Test & Automation Intern and contribute to cutting-edge embedded systems validation & automation development. You'll design and implement test & automation solutions for our mobility products while gaining hands-on experience with modern development practices and testing frameworks.

What You Will Do

  • Develop & create testing scenarios and supporting automation for product testing incl. mobile app validation.

  • Write scripts to automate the testing procedures created on simulated & real hardware platforms.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product development

  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices

  • Ride and test your developments on our TM-B vehicle and other future platforms

What You Will Bring

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

  • Strong Python scripting experience

  • Familiarity with CI/CD systems (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.) & version control systems (Git)

  • Structured software development approach

  • Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • Effective team collaboration across departments

  • Clear communication about knowledge gaps and learning needs

  • Adaptability in fast-paced environments

  • Self-motivated with strong initiative

The hourly rate for this role ranges from $30.00 to $45.00/hr, based on experience and qualifications.

Why ALSO.

We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed.

We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces.

Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.

Perks and Benefits

  • Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.

  • One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.

  • Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.

  • Flexible time off.

  • 401(k) match.