Software Engineering Internship/Co-op (Spring 2027)

xAI; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Disability coverage

Life & AD&D insurance

Fertility benefits

Flexible vacation

Visa sponsorship

401(k) plan

Job summary

SpaceXAI is seeking extraordinary students for Spring 2027 software engineering internships. You will work closely with a mentor and teammates to apply knowledge on high-impact projects. Candidates should show academic success and motivation to apply skills beyond the classroom.

SpaceXAI outlines Grok and Starmind initiatives, with a mission to advance AI systems that aid humanity. Visa sponsorship is available for international talent, and full-time onsite commitment of 12 weeks beginning

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree or graduate program.
• 3+ months of software programming or development experience.
• Proficient in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python.
• GPA of 3.5 or above.
• Work full-time onsite for 12 consecutive weeks starting January or March 2027.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a mentor and the team on real-world software projects.
• Document software requirements and create system diagrams.
• Debug, optimize performance and participate in unit testing.
• Contribute to design and code reviews.

Skills

Software development

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or graduate degree

GPA 3.5+

Job description

• SpaceXAI seeks extraordinary students to join us for Spring 2027 software engineering roles
• As an intern, you will work closely with your mentor and other employees who will help you apply your knowledge and grow your skills on projects that have a significant impact
• If you've demonstrated a commitment to academic success and motivation to apply your knowledge outside of the classroom, you are a great candidate!
• SpaceXAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge
• This includes Grok, the frontier AI model for everything you need, trained on the world's largest supercluster, and developing Starmind, a new constellation of satellites capturing solar energy in space to power low-cost, high-performance AI compute for Earth

Benefits

• Health and wellness: Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
• Life and family: Life and AD&D insurance and fertility benefits to ensure our team's well-being and peace of mind
• Flexible vacation: We work hard but avoid burn out. Take time off when you need it
• Visa sponsorship: We support international talent with visa sponsorship to join our team
• 401(k) plan: Retirement savings plan to secure your financial future

Must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree or graduate program3+ months of software programming or development experienceSoftware coding experience in one or more of the following: C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, PythonAble to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in January or March 2027GPA of 3.5 or aboveAbility to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectivelyStrong interpersonal skills (examples: leading a student organization or working successfully in teams)Strong fundamental knowledge of computer architecture and networksExperience with software documentation, creating system diagrams, and enumerating software requirementsAbility to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirementsStrong skills in debugging, performance optimization and unit testing6+ months experience developing and deploying software that has been used on real-world applications and projects