Software Engineering Intern Save

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

The Software Engineering Intern will:

• Develop, test, and implement new software programs under the guidance of experienced software engineers
• Participate in code reviews, learning to evaluate and improve program quality
• Support the maintenance and improvement of existing programs
• Document new and existing programs in various formats, focusing on clarity and usability
• Engage with Engineering Leadership and team members to learn and apply best development practices
• Collaborate on product development strategy and specifications with Product Owners, Project Managers, and Designers
• Communicate effectively about development tasks and timelines and understand project management basics
• Engage in both individual and collaborative development efforts

The ideal candidate has:

• An undergraduate degree in progress 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 2026 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: Build real-world skills by contributing to software that helps inspire and train the next generation of problem solvers
• Flexibility: Casual work environment with a hybrid work week and flexible scheduling
• Future Planning: 401K 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.