About this role
This internship is suited for a student who is curious, motivated, and eager to learn the development of modern application-layer and Generative AI products. The Software Engineer Intern will work alongside experienced engineers on projects that directly power Harvey's AI products. The role involves collaboration across Product, AI, Legal, and Go-to-Market teams to construct secure and intuitive systems that provide tangible value to customers. This internship offers a chance to gain hands-on experience across the entire technology stack and observe how work impacts users in a live production environment.
The company is focused on transforming legal and professional services by integrating agentic AI and enterprise platforms with deep domain knowledge. Interns will have the opportunity to contribute to features ranging from retrieval over large document collections to building interfaces for AI systems and evaluating frontier models alongside senior staff. This environment is characterized by a fast-moving team culture that values decisiveness, simplicity, and continuous improvement.
Candidates who thrive in an environment that demands ownership and high standards will find this role suitable. Individuals who are comfortable owning a project from coding through to production deployment, while also being adept at using AI-assisted development tools, will perform well here. The ideal candidate is someone who learns quickly and is driven to deliver quality work for high-stakes users.
What you will do
- Own a project end-to-end, encompassing coding, testing, and deployment to production, and presenting the work to internal teams.
- Write clean, maintainable code that adheres to team standards, utilizing AI-assisted development tools daily.
- Build a working knowledge of the systems supported and the users they serve, integrating this perspective into product discussions.
- Debug issues within assigned areas, follow established escalation procedures, and treat quality as an urgent priority.
- Collaborate with the team through code reviews, pair programming sessions, design reviews, and technical documentation.
- Potentially work on specific features such as retrieval over large document collections or enterprise agents.
What you need
- The candidate must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in computer science, engineering, or a related field, with a graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Previous internship experience is a mandatory requirement for this role.
- A strong technical foundation is necessary, including proficiency in one or more languages such as Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java, or Go.
- Solid general computer science knowledge is required to handle complex system development.
- Demonstrated decisiveness, a bias toward action, and the ability to move forward with feedback rather than stalling.
- The candidate must possess simplicity, meaning the ability to explain complex technical ideas clearly.
- The candidate should demonstrate a 'Job's Not Finished' mentality by proactively seeking and acting on feedback.
Nice to have
- Internship experience at an early-stage startup
Benefits
- $62 – $72 per hour
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the typical compensation for this internship?
The internship offers a compensation range of $62 to $72 per hour.
What technologies will I be working with?
The required technical foundation includes proficiency in one or more languages like Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java, or Go. Candidates will also be comfortable using AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor.
What is the team culture like?
The team operates with intensity and is deeply committed to the mission, adhering to values like Decisiveness, Simplicity, and Job's Not Finished. The team moves fast and takes ownership of its work.
What is the hiring process like?
The interview process includes AI-assisted coding sessions, and candidates will be expected to work with AI tools in the same manner as they would on the job.