About this role
Contributing directly to production artificial intelligence agents for major brand customers, this Software Engineer Intern position involves designing, developing, and shipping new features at scale. Team members tackle real-world customer use cases while navigating ambiguous environments and learning from large deployments. Sierra operates as the leading platform for customer-facing artificial intelligence agents, serving prominent brands globally from offices spanning North America, Europe, and Asia.
Candidates who thrive in this environment demonstrate a builder mindset with high agency, strong technical problem-solving capabilities, and clear communication across various audiences. The organization is guided by core values including trust, customer obsession, craftsmanship, intensity, and family, creating an atmosphere that supports professional growth alongside personal wellbeing.
What you will do
- Contribute directly to the design and development of production artificial intelligence agents for enterprise customers.
- Ship new features and handle real-world use cases at scale.
- Solve technical problems creatively within fast-changing and ambiguous environments.
- Communicate clearly and persuasively across both technical and non-technical audiences.
What you need
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field.
- Demonstrated technical problem-solving skills in ambiguous or fast-changing settings.
- High agency builder and tinkerer mindset focused on shipping solutions and overcoming obstacles.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating across diverse teams and audiences.
- Eligibility as a student graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
Nice to have
- Experience building or deploying AI/LLM systems in production
- Familiarity with eval frameworks, agent tooling, RAG pipelines, and prompt engineering
- Prior experience with React, TypeScript, and/or Go
Benefits
- Monthly stipend for health insurance
- Daily lunch
- Free alphorn lessons
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What office location is this role based in?
Sierra is primarily an in-person company based in San Francisco, with growing offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, including Singapore for this posting.
Who is eligible for the intern program?
The intern program is open to students graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
What benefits are available to interns?
Interns are eligible for a monthly stipend for health insurance, daily lunch, and free alphorn lessons.