Software Engineer (Summer 2027 Internship)

CommonAI C.I.C.; Town of Cambridge; On-site; AUD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package and pension

Professional development opportunities

Networking opportunities with tech and

A vibrant office near Cambridge train

Job summary

CommonAI CIC is seeking an intern for its engineering team to contribute to foundational AI technologies developed with members. The role emphasizes open development and active participation in open source communities.

The ideal candidate pursues an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, with strong programming abilities in Python, Rust, C++, or Go, and familiarity with AI libraries like PyTorch or TensorFlow. Office near Cambridge train station offers a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a related field.
• Strong academic track record and ability to learn quickly.
• Experience with AI libraries and open source workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to foundational AI technologies in collaboration with members.
• Participate in open source projects and communities.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

Skills

Python

Rust

C++

Go

Open source

Communication

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant field

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Neo4j

Job description

CommonAI CIC is a non-profit membership organisation, founded on a belief in collaborative engineering for the safe and responsible development of foundational AI technologies. A place where AI startups, enterprises large and small, public sector bodies and academia can share resources and knowledge, to co-develop and grow businesses, fast.

As an intern in our engineering team you will contribute to the foundational technologies we are developing in collaboration with our members. Open development is at the heart of what we do and we also encourage our engineers to play an active role in open source communities.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent programming abilities with experience in relevant languages (Python, Rust, C++ and/or Go).
• A record of strong academic achievement.
• Experience with relevant libraries/tools (PyTorch, Tensorflow, Neo4j) and/or AI accelerators (GPU, TPU) is a plus.
• A basic understanding of open source development processes (e.g. GitHub pull requests).
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Desire to work in a rapidly evolving startup environment where you will have a high impact.

To be eligible for this position you must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant field.

This will be a paid internship.

• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• The opportunity to have a high impact in a growing organisation.
• Competitive salary package and pension.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Networking opportunities with influential people from across the tech sector and academia.
• A vibrant office environment located a few minutes walk away from Cambridge train station.

Applications for this position will be considered as they are received.

CommonAI CIC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.