Software Engineering Intern

Job Description

About Asana:

Asana is a leading work management platform that helps teams of all sizes achieve their goals, from small projects to strategic initiatives. Millions of teams around the world rely on Asana to organize, prioritize, and track their work. Asana is known for its user-friendly interface, powerful features, and commitment to helping teams collaborate effectively.

Asana is recognized as a Top 10 Best Workplace for 5 years in a row, Fortune’s #1 Best Workplace in the Bay Area, and one of Glassdoor’s and Inc.’s Best Places to Work. They are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. Asana is based in San Francisco with 11+ offices worldwide.

Software Engineering Internship Program – Summer 2025:

Jumpstart your career in a supportive environment that enables you to take on challenging work that directly impacts the business.

This 12-week program provides a deep dive into all aspects of software development in a growing tech company. You’ll gain valuable experience and prepare for a full-time engineering career through:

• 1:1 Mentorship: You’ll be paired with a mentor who will guide you through challenging opportunities and help you learn best engineering practices and foundational principles.
• Small Team Structure: You’ll be part of a small, collaborative team, ensuring you get individual attention and mentorship.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to real projects, whether it’s building new features, testing infrastructure, designing data models, or implementing subtle interaction behaviors.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: You’ll collaborate with other teams, such as Product, Infrastructure, and Mobile.
• Development Opportunities: You’ll receive support to grow your skills and gain confidence while taking on new challenges.
• Award-Winning Culture: Asana fosters a culture of transparency, distributed responsibility, and peer feedback, where you’ll contribute to everything from strategic discussions to small feature updates.
• Clean, Beautiful Code: You’ll learn to develop clean, maintainable, and elegant code that leaves a positive impact.

What You’ll Achieve:

• Gain experience working as a full-time software developer in a fast-growing tech company.
• Contribute to real projects and see the impact of your work.
• Grow your skills and gain valuable knowledge through mentorship and challenging opportunities.
• Contribute to Asana’s award-winning culture.
• Develop your coding skills and learn to write clean, efficient code.
• Feel supported by a growth-oriented team.
• Participate in Asana’s culture of transparency and collaboration.

About You:

• Anticipated Graduation Date: December 2025 – July 2026
• Passion for Learning: A constant desire to learn and improve.
• Software Development Fundamentals: A foundational understanding of software development or computer science skills (they are looking to teach you more!)
• User Experience Focus: Passion for creating user-friendly experiences, down to the smallest details.
• Productivity Advocate: You appreciate productivity and care deeply about helping teams collaborate effectively and efficiently.
• Inclusivity Champion: You’re excited to be a part of an inclusive culture where everyone feels comfortable being themselves.

What We’ll Offer:

• Competitive Compensation: The estimated pay rate is $64.75 per hour, with the actual rate varying based on market and qualifications.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Asana offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes mental health, wellness, fitness benefits, career coaching & support, and in-office culinary options.

This role is based in San Francisco with an office-centric hybrid schedule. You’ll work from the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, with the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays.