About this role
Together AI needs a dedicated Software Engineer Intern to help build and scale the underlying architecture that powers high-performance inference, custom model training, and pre-training systems for AI developers. Successful candidates will tackle diverse technical challenges ranging from low-level systems to customer-facing user interfaces across various engineering groups such as Platform Engineering, Infrastructure, and Inference. This twelve-week summer program places interns directly alongside industry veterans to design scalable systems, build product features, and optimize performance-critical code.
Candidates who thrive in this environment typically possess strong academic foundations in computer science alongside practical programming capabilities and a collaborative mindset. The role requires someone capable of communicating technical trade-offs clearly while solving complex problems creatively. Joining this team offers a unique vantage point into cloud infrastructure designed specifically for frontier-level models and open-source intelligence.
What you will do
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software across the entire technology stack from low-level systems to customer-facing user interfaces.
- Collaborate directly with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver impactful features and platform improvements.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code with a strong emphasis on long-term maintainability.
- Participate actively in code reviews, debugging sessions, and performance optimization tasks.
- Contribute original ideas to help shape the strategic direction of internal products and technical infrastructure.
What you need
- Active enrollment in a degree program focused on Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field, with a graduation timeline expected by Summer 2028.
- Demonstrated excellence in programming skills.
- Practical experience using version control systems like Git and participating in collaborative development workflows.
- Proven ability to solve problems creatively and communicate technical trade-offs effectively.
Nice to have
- Experience with web development
- Experience with databases
- Experience with distributed systems
- Experience with cloud platforms
- Open-source software contributions
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with an estimated US hourly rate of $58/hr
- Housing stipends
- Other competitive benefits
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the work location policy for this internship?
This role is on-site at the company headquarters in San Francisco, California.
What is the compensation for this role?
The estimated US hourly rate for this role is $58/hr, and housing stipends are also provided.
How long does the internship program last?
The internship program spans over 12 weeks, with dates available from May 17th to August 6th or June 14th to September 3rd.