Software Engineer (Summer 2027 Internship)

CommonAI CIC; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

High impact work

Competitive salary and pension

Professional development opportunities

Networking opportunities across tech &

Office near Cambridge train station

Job summary

CommonAI CIC invites motivated interns to contribute to foundational AI technologies built with a diverse member base including startups, enterprises, public bodies, and academia. You will work in a collaborative engineering team that emphasizes open development and active participation in open source communities.

The role requires pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant field. This is a paid internship with the opportunity to gain high-impact experience in a fast-moving

Qualifications

• Strong programming abilities in Python, Rust, C++, or Go.
• Record of strong academic achievement.
• Experience with libraries/tools like PyTorch, TensorFlow, Neo4j.
• Understanding of open source processes (GitHub PRs).
• Good written and verbal communication; ability to present complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to foundational technologies developed with members.
• Engage in open development and open source communities.
• Work in a collaborative, startup-style engineering environment.

Skills

Python

Rust

C++

Go

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Neo4j

GitHub PRs

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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

• 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.