Software Engineer Intern (Winter 2027)

HeyGen; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

HeyGen is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to join a multidisciplinary team across AI Research, Infrastructure and Product. You will contribute from frontend to backend APIs and ML model integration, with a tech stack including Typescript, React, Python, and Go.

The role offers hands-on projects, mentorship, and exposure to scalable AI-powered features. We welcome students advancing toward a degree in CS/Engineering and prior software development experience.

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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust, scalable features for the HeyGen platform across both front-end and back-end 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 solutions to keep the platform secure and up to date.

Education

Bachelor's degree or within one year of graduation in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

React

JavaScript

Python

Go

RESTful API

AWS

Azure

GCP

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.

Position Overview

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.

Learn more at www.heygen.com. Visit our Mission and Culture doc here.

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.