Software Engineer Intern

Job Description

Software Engineer Intern | Jobright.ai

The Tone:
This is an internship at Jobright.ai, located in Santa Clara, CA. Jobright.ai is your personal AI job search agent, designed to transform the job search process from a solitary, time-consuming effort into an expert-guided journey. This role simplifies every job search step, accelerating users’ routes to better job outcomes. As a Software Engineer Intern, you will contribute directly to building, testing, and shipping software used by real job seekers. Your work will have a high impact, allowing you to build production AI agents and shape the future of AI-driven job search at the intersection of AI, agents, and product.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Santa Clara, CA
• Team: Collaborative team, working with engineers, designers, and product managers
• Mission: Develop and enhance software that supports AI-powered job search, directly impacting real job seekers.
• Tech Stack: Python, TypeScript, Java, Go, C++, Git, React, Node.js, SQL, cloud platforms

What You’ll Actually Do
• Build: Create and improve reliable product features across both frontend and backend systems.
• Design: Architect APIs, services, and data models that enable AI-powered job search functionalities.
• Code: Produce clean, maintainable, and thoroughly tested code for various systems.
• Debug: Identify and resolve production issues, enhancing system performance and reliability.
• Collaborate: Work closely with product, design, and data teams in an in-person office environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level position for students currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with a foundational understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.
• Experience: Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, TypeScript, Java, Go, or C++, alongside familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Skills: Data structures, algorithms, software engineering fundamentals, Git.
• Bonus: Experience building web applications, APIs, or distributed systems; familiarity with React, Node.js, SQL, or cloud platforms; interest in AI, LLMs, recommendation systems, or developer tools; previous internship, research, or significant personal project experience.