Software Engineering Intern - Winter '27

Vercel; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Healthcare

Mentorship

Events access

Flexible time off

WFH budget

Job summary

Vercel in San Francisco is seeking an Engineering Intern to join our fast-moving team. You will work on real projects that influence our products and customers, mentored by experienced engineers and given opportunities to grow and learn.

You will own an end-to-end project, write production code, debug real systems, and communicate progress clearly. This internship emphasizes hands-on experience, collaboration, and building skills for a future in software development.

Qualifications

• Pursuing CS/Engineering degree; graduation Dec 2027 or May 2028.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript; Go or Rust is a bonus.
• Problem-solving mindset; proactive about blockers.
• Based in San Francisco; able to commute Mon/Tues/Fri.

Responsibilities

• Own an end-to-end project: scope it with your manager, build it, ship it, and see it in customers' hands.
• Write and review production code alongside the engineers who maintain it.
• Debug real systems under real conditions - trace an issue through the stack and fix the root cause.
• Communicate your progress clearly, including when you're blocked.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Go

Rust

Education

Pursuing CS/Engineering degree, graduation Dec 2027 or May 2028

Job description

About Vercel

Vercel is the agentic infrastructure company. We free people and agents to ship what’s next.

For more than a decade, Vercel has shaped how the web is built. As the team behind Next.js, v0, and AI SDK, we create products that help builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience.

Now, software is entering a new era, and the next generation of products will not just be used by people. They will be built, extended, and operated by agents.

We are building the platform for that future, trusted by companies like OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide. Whether you’re building our products, supporting our customers, growing our community, or shaping our story, you’ll help define what comes next.

About the Role

As an Engineering Intern at Vercel, you will be an important part of our engineering team, working on real projects that will impact our products and customers. You will be mentored by experienced engineers and will be given opportunities to grow and learn.

What You Will Do

• Own an end-to-end project: scope it with your manager, build it, ship it, and see it in customers' hands.
• Write and review production code alongside the engineers who maintain it.
• Debug real systems under real conditions - trace an issue through the stack and fix the root cause.
• Communicate your progress clearly, including when you're blocked.

About You

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, graduating December 2027 or May 2028.
• Strong knowledge and capability with JavaScript and/or TypeScript. Experience with Go or Rust is a bonus.
• You dig into problems rather than around them - you want to know why something broke.
• You move work forward on your own. You surface blockers early instead of waiting to be asked.
• You communicate well in writing. Much of how we work is asynchronous and written down.
• Fluent with AI tooling and clear-eyed about it. You use it to move faster, and you can still explain, defend, and debug everything you ship.
• Based in San Francisco, willing and able to commute Mon/Tues/Fri.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including equity.
• Inclusive Healthcare Package.
• Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
• Flexible Time Off.
• We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.

The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $110,000 - $132,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.

Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.