Software Engineering Intern – Winter 2027 (U.S. Based)

Replit; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary & Equity

401(k) Program with a 4% match (US)

Health, dental, vision and life ins.

Paid parental, medical, caregiver, and

Job summary

Replit is seeking a paid software engineering intern to join our dynamic team in Foster City, CA for 16 weeks Jan–April. You’ll contribute real features alongside world‑class engineers, designers, and product managers, and ship code that touches millions of developers.

We value curiosity, collaboration, and a passion for developer tools, AI, and making technology accessible. You’ll learn fast, own meaningful tasks, and have opportunities to influence product direction during your internship.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
• Have at least one semester of schooling remaining after the internship completion
• Proficient in at least one programming language and comfortable with full stack development
• Passionate about developer tools, AI, or making technology more accessible
• Thrive in fast-paced environments where you can move quickly and adapt to changing priorities

Responsibilities

• Ship real features to millions of developers using Replit's platform
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, designers, product managers, and AI researchers
• Build and optimize developer experiences that make coding accessible to everyone
• Work on cutting-edge AI tools and infrastructure that power the next generation of software creation
• Learn from the best in an environment where your ideas are heard and often implemented

Skills

Programming languages

Full stack development

AI tools interest

Problem solving

Education

CS/CE or related field

Job description

Description: Replit is the agentic software creation platform that enables anyone to build applications using natural language. With millions of users worldwide, Replit is democratizing software development by removing traditional barriers to application creation.

About the role:

Join our engineering team for a 16-week paid internship (JAN - APRIL) where you'll work alongside world-class engineers, designers, and product managers to build the future of software creation. You'll contribute to real features that impact millions of developers worldwide, from our AI-powered development environment to the infrastructure that makes lightning-fast collaboration possible.

This isn't just about learning—you'll ship meaningful code that helps democratize software creation. Whether you're optimizing our cloud infrastructure, building intuitive developer tools, or enhancing our AI agents, your work will directly empower creators around the globe.

You will:

• Ship real features to millions of developers using Replit's platform
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, designers, product managers, and AI researchers
• Build and optimize developer experiences that make coding accessible to everyone
• Work on cutting-edge AI tools and infrastructure that power the next generation of software creation
• Learn from the best in an environment where your ideas are heard and often implemented

Required skills and experience:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
• Have at least one semester of schooling remaining after the internship completion
• Proficient in at least one programming language and comfortable with full stack development
• Passionate about developer tools, AI, or making technology more accessible
• Thrive in fast-paced environments where you can move quickly and adapt to changing priorities

What we value:

• Problem-solving mindset: Ability to approach complex operational challenges systematically and devise effective solutions
• Self-directed and autonomous: Capable of working independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills: Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Continuous learning: Passion for staying current with industry best practices and new technologies
• Focus on automation: Strong belief in automating repetitive tasks and building self-healing systems

Full-Time Employee Benefits Include:

• Competitive Salary & Equity
• 401(k) Program with a 4% match (US Only)
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays
• Commuter Benefits (In-Office & US Only)
• Monthly Wellness Stipend
• Autonomous Work Environment
• In Office Set-Up Reimbursement (In-Office Only)
• Quarterly Team Gatherings
• In Office Amenities (In-Office Only)

Want to learn more about what we are up to?

• Self-driving Company https://replit.com/blog/self-driving-company
• Replit Agent at Scale https://replit.com/blog/evaluating-and-improving-agent-at-scale
• AI Adoption https://replit.com/blog/ai-adoption
• Build Open-Source Apps https://replit.com/build/open-source-app-builder

Interviewing + Culture at Replit

• Operating Principles https://blog.replit.com/operating-principles
• Reasons not to work at Replit https://blog.replit.com/reasons-not-to-join-replit

To achieve our mission of making programming more accessible around the world, we need our team to be representative of the world. We welcome your unique perspective and experiences in shaping this product. We encourage people from all kinds of backgrounds to apply, including and especially candidates from underrepresented and non-traditional backgrounds.