Software Engineer Intern Jobs in Kentucky

About us

Beltways is on a mission to accelerate humanity with a new transportation system designed to move pedestrians efficiently through airports, venues, and, ultimately, cities. We are an ambitious team of Belters building the world's smartest, safest, and fastest form of short-range mobility — Accelerators.

WHY THIS ROLE EXISTS

As we design and construct the world's first modular Accelerating Walkway, we recognize that pioneering a new mode of transportation requires both conventional expertise and innovative thinking. This internship program seeks students eager to apply their education creatively to solve complex challenges.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Software Intern, you’ll help develop Beltways OS—a real-time control and monitoring platform. Work includes:

• Building dashboards and control panels using Next.js, React, and Tailwind CSS
• Writing backend APIs and real-time services with Node.js and WebSockets
• Managing MongoDB and InfluxDB for data storage and analytics
• Connecting to PLCs via ADS protocol for motion and telemetry data

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Familiarity with Ubuntu Linux, Python, Java, C, React, Node.js / Next.js
• C# is advantageous but not required.

OUTCOMES

• Collaborate in a cross-functional team at a fast-paced growing startup
• Build production UI dashboards and control panels using Next.js, React, and Tailwind CSS
• Work with time-series and document databases, including InfluxDB and MongoDB, for storage and analytics
• Interface with industrial PLCs via the ADS protocol to acquire motion and telemetry data
• Document technical work clearly for handoffs and team knowledge sharing
• Collaborate cross-functionally with founding and engineering teams in a fast-moving hardware-software context

COMPENSATION FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT

• Compensation: Interns will receive competitive hourly pay. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.
• Flexibility: Work hours are adaptable to accommodate interns' existing commitments.

WHY BELTWAYS

Beltways is a Public Benefit Corporation focused on accelerating humanity. We are enhancing transportation by accelerating pedestrian movement.

We are BELTERS — we Build, Explore, Learn, Trust, Educate, Respect, Sustain. We are a tight-knit and ambitious team based in Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky. Everyone is valued for their contributions. We overcome challenges and enjoy victories together.

Beltways is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Together, we're paving the way for a future where urban mobility is convenient, efficient, and accessible to all.