About this role
Engineers who thrive on building meaningful projects end-to-end from initial scope into production will find a fitting challenge at Together AI. This internship places successful candidates into specialized engineering teams spanning Platform Engineering, Infrastructure, SREs, and Inference, where they tackle tasks ranging from designing scalable systems to optimizing performance-critical code.
Operating out of the San Francisco headquarters, interns contribute directly to the AI Native Cloud infrastructure used by application developers worldwide. The program offers direct mentorship from industry-leading engineers, providing hands-on experience in building cloud systems from the ground up during a 12 to 14 week term.
What you will do
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software across the tech stack from low-level systems to customer-facing user interfaces.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver impactful features and 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 initiatives.
- Contribute original ideas to help shape the direction of company products and technical infrastructure.
What you need
- Must be actively pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with a graduation date earned or expected by Summer 2028.
- Demonstrate excellent programming skills with hands-on experience in Python, Go, or TypeScript.
- Possess the ability to solve problems creatively and communicate technical trade-offs effectively.
- Showcase prior practical experience gained through previous internships, hackathons, or independent software projects.
Nice to have
- Experience with web development
- Familiarity with databases
- Knowledge of distributed systems or cloud platforms
- Open source software contributions
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Housing stipends
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
Where is this role located?
This role is on-site at the company headquarters in San Francisco, CA. Candidates must be available for the Winter Internship dates between January and April.
What is the pay rate for the internship?
The estimated US hourly rate for this role is $58 an hour. Compensation is determined by location, level, experience, skills, and job-related knowledge.
What teams will interns join?
Interns will be placed into one of several engineering teams spanning Platform Engineering, Infrastructure, SREs, and Inference. The program lasts 12 to 14 weeks between January 4th and April 9th.
