Position: AI & Product Development Intern
Entity: Powerhouse Innovation
Reports to: Senior Director, Technology and Client Services
Location: Remote or Oakland, CA
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to phcareers@powerhouse.co with the subject line ‘Your First and Last Name - AI & Product Development Intern Application’. Applications received by Monday, March 17, 2025 will be prioritized for review.
About Powerhouse Innovation
Powerhouse Innovation is a best-in-class consulting firm powered by the strongest energy innovation network, data, and team in the industry. We partner with the world’s leading corporations, investors, and utilities to source and evaluate disruptive startups shaping the future of energy.
Who Are We Looking For?
Powerhouse Innovation is hiring a full-time, paid intern to build database automation features, analytics tools, and visualizations to leverage our unparalleled data and superior network. Our network and data are the critical engine for our client consulting services, so we are looking for someone to join the product development team to identify and implement improvements to keep us at the cutting edge. The internship is expected to be roughly 40 hours per week for 12 weeks with the opportunity to extend, starting as early as May.
What You’ll Be Working On
Manage and expand Powerhouse databases
Use large language model APIs (e.g. OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini) to improve startup sourcing, categorization, intake, and due diligence
Data analysis of the Powerhouse startup pipeline and metrics tracking
Integration of Powerhouse data with other external APIs
User experience
UI improvements
Automating pipeline management
Improving the quality of query results and analysis
Improving categorization for granular analysis
Manage our product development road map
Identify new feature opportunities and triage requests
Interview internal users and document user stories
Applying the state of the art to improve our tools
About You
Currently enrolled in a computer science Masters or PhD program, or 2-4 years of prior industry-relevant job experience
Passion for software product development
Knowledge of and interest in energy, transportation, and carbon management
Experience with machine learning, data analysis, and large language model APIs
Experience with front end development (we use React) and UI toolkits
Intellectual curiosity with strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Driven and self-directed with outstanding organizational skills
Thrive in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
Exposure to the world’s most innovative energy startups and access to Powerhouse’s extensive network of industry executives, investors, and thought leaders
Insight into energy trends and opportunities
Experience on a fast growing, ambitious, and passionate team dedicated to changing the way we power our world
$30-35/hour stipend based on experience
Diversity
One of our values is to broaden leadership opportunities for women, people of color, LGBTQ+, and anyone with an experience historically underrepresented in our industry. We believe that everyone in the industry, and at our firm, has to be committed to anti-racism. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, safe, and growth-oriented environment for all members of our team.
Culture
The Powerhouse Innovation and Powerhouse Ventures teams have built a high-performance, results based, and impact oriented environment. We’re committed to cultivating a positive workplace that embraces feedback and supports personal and professional growth.
To see other open roles at Powerhouse Innovation and Powerhouse Ventures, visit our career page.