Software Engineer Intern (Winter 2027)

HeyGen; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

HeyGen in California is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to contribute to the HeyGen platform, working on frontend and backend features, from UI to API and ML model interactions.

You will collaborate with designers and product teams, gain exposure to the full development lifecycle, and grow your skills in React, TypeScript, Python, and cloud services while building impactful AI-powered products.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or within one year of graduation.
• Previous internship experience in Software Development.
• Familiarity with React, JavaScript, Python, etc.
• Familiarity with RESTful API development.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with database systems such as MySQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust, scalable features for the HeyGen platform across frontend and backend components.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, product managers, and other engineering teams to deliver a holistic product experience.
• Monitor platform performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement timely improvements.

Skills

React

JavaScript

Python

RESTful API design

Cloud platforms

MySQL

Education

CS or Engineering degree / student within 1 year

Tools

TypeScript

Go

REST APIs

AWS/GCP/Azure

MySQL

Job description

About HeyGen

At HeyGen, our mission is to make visual storytelling accessible to all. Over the last decade, visual content has become the preferred method of information creation, consumption, and retention. But the ability to create such content, in particular videos, continues to be costly and challenging to scale. Our ambition is to build technology that equips more people with the power to reach, captivate, and inspire audiences.

About HeyGen

At HeyGen, our mission is to make visual storytelling accessible to all. Over the last decade, visual content has become the preferred method of information creation, consumption, and retention. But the ability to create such content, in particular videos, continues to be costly and challenging to scale. Our ambition is to build technology that equips more people with the power to reach, captivate, and inspire audiences. Learn more at www.heygen.com. Visit our Mission and Culture doc here.

Position Overview

At HeyGen, we are at the forefront of developing applications powered by our cutting-edge AI research. As a Software Engineer Intern at HeyGen, you will be part of a team working on the most crucial product features to HeyGen. You will collaborate with team members focused towards feature development, all the way from the frontend to backend API to ML models. You are someone who is passionate about creating impactful AI products and want to grow your career as a software engineer. Tech Stack: Typescript, React, Python, Go.

If you are someone who is passionate about creating impactful AI products and want to grow your career as a software engineer, come join us! We have SWE Intern openings across AI Research, Infrastructure and Product teams in California, Toronto and Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

• Development: Design, develop, test, and deploy robust, scalable, and optimized features for the HeyGen platform across both front-end and back-end components.
• Collaboration: Work closely with UX/UI designers, product managers, and other engineering teams to deliver a holistic product experience to our users.
• Maintenance & Optimization: Monitor platform performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions in a timely manner. Ensure the platform remains updated, secure, and compliant with the latest industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or within one year of graduation in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous internship experience in Software Development.
• Experienced with React, Javascript, Python, etc
• Familiarity with RESTful API development.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with database systems such as MySQL.

HeyGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.