Software Engineering Intern

Art of Problem Solving; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work week

Relocation bonus

Paid internship

Job summary

AoPS invites a Software Engineering Intern to contribute to our educational technologies at our San Diego headquarters. You will assist with developing software, gain hands-on experience, and learn in a collaborative setting focused on problem solving and technological advancement.

This 40-hour week paid internship occurs in summer 2027, lasting 10–12 weeks, with a $30/hour rate. You will engage with engineers, product teams, and designers while building real-world software and documentation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and creative skills.
• Knowledge of programming and debugging fundamentals in at least one language.
• Strong technical and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Web development experience with JavaScript, React, PHP, Node.js, MySQL, or PostgreSQL is not required, but nice to have.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and implement new software programs under guidance of experienced software engineers.
• Participate in code reviews to learn and improve program quality.
• Support maintenance and improvement of existing programs.
• Document new and existing programs for clarity and usability.
• Engage with Engineering Leadership to apply best development practices.
• Collaborate on product development strategy with Product Owners, PMs, and Designers.
• Communicate effectively about tasks and timelines; understand project management basics.
• Contribute to both individual and team development efforts.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Creative thinking

Programming fundamentals

Interpersonal communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

JavaScript

React

PHP

Node.js

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

As a Software Engineering Intern at AoPS, you will play a supportive role in our mission to innovate and enhance educational technologies. In this role, you will assist with the development of software programs and gain hands‑on experience in a collaborative environment focused on problem‑solving and technological advancement.

The Software Engineering Intern Will

• Develops, tests, and implements new software programs under the guidance of experienced software engineers.


• Participates in code reviews, learning to evaluate and improve program quality.


• Supports the maintenance and improvement of existing programs.


• Documents new and existing programs in various formats, focusing on clarity and usability.


• Engages with Engineering Leadership and team members to learn and apply best development practices.


• Collaborates on product development strategy and specifications with Product Owners, Project Managers, and Designers.


• Communicates effectively about development tasks and timelines and understands project management basics.


• Engages in both individual and collaborative development efforts.


• Completes other tasks and responsibilities, as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Has

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field


• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and creative skills


• Knowledge of programming and debugging fundamentals in at least one language


• Strong technical and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to give and receive constructive feedback


• Web development experience with JavaScript, React, PHP, Node.js, MySQL, or PostgreSQL is not required, but nice to have

Why Join AoPS

This is a 40‑hour per week paid internship with a pay rate of $30/hour. The internship will take place in summer 2027 and will be based at our headquarters in San Diego, CA. Most of our interns are with us for 10 - 12 weeks, starting in late May or early June. Here are some things you can look forward to:

• Impact: Gain hands‑on experience in Software Engineering and play a supportive role in our mission to innovate and enhance educational technologies.


• Flexibility: Casual work environment with a hybrid work week and flexible scheduling


• Future Planning: 401(k) with company match


• Quality of Life: Paid Sick Leave


• Ease of Transition: Relocation bonus (if currently located outside of San Diego)

Background Check

Please note that employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

Work Authorization

Please note that in order to be considered for this position you must be legally authorized to work in the US. We are unable to offer sponsorship, including STEM‑OPT and H‑1B.

About AoPS

Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is on a mission to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation. Since 2003, we have trained hundreds of thousands of the country’s top students, including nearly all the members of the US International Math Olympiad team, through our online school, in‑person academies, textbooks, and online learning systems. While our primary focus has been math for most of our history, through the years we have expanded our unique problem solving curriculum into more subjects, such as language arts, science, and computer science.