Spring 2027 Software Engineering Internship/Co-op

SpaceXAI seeks extraordinary students for a Spring 2027 software engineering internship. As an intern, you will work closely with a mentor and other employees on projects with significant impact.

The company's mission is to create AI systems that accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge, including projects like Grok and Starmind.

Responsibilities

As an intern, you will:

• Work closely with your mentor and other employees to apply your knowledge and grow your skills on projects that have a significant impact
• Contribute directly to the company's mission
• Be expected to have strong communication skills to concisely and accurately share knowledge with your teammates

Requirements

• Enrolled in a bachelor's degree or graduate program
• 3+ months of software programming or development experience
• Software coding experience in one or more of the following: C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python

Preferred Qualifications

• GPA of 3.5 or above
• 6+ months experience developing and deploying software that has been used on real-world applications and projects
• Strong fundamental knowledge of computer architecture and networks
• Experience with software documentation, creating system diagrams, and enumerating software requirements
• Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
• Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively

Additional Requirements

• Able to work full-time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in January or March 2027

Compensation and Benefits

• Software Engineering Intern/Freshman/Sophomore: $30 USD per hour
• Software Engineering Intern/Junior/Senior: $34 USD per hour
• Software Engineering Intern/Completed Bachelor's: $36 USD per hour
• Software Engineering Intern/Completed Master's: $38 USD per hour
• Software Engineering Intern/Completed PhD: $40 USD per hour

You may also be eligible for a stipend to subsidize relocation costs, as well as access to comprehensive medical coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan.