Summer 2027 Software Engineering Internship/Co-op

ABOUT THE ROLE:

SpaceXSI seeks extraordinary students to join us for Summer 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!

SpaceXSI’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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or graduate program
• 3+ months of software programming or development experience
• Software coding experience in one or more of the following: C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• GPA of 3.5 or above
• 6+ months experience developing and deploying software that has been used on real-world applications and projects
• Strong fundamental knowledge of computer architecture and networks
• Experience with software documentation, creating system diagrams, and enumerating software requirements
• Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization and unit testing
• Strong interpersonal skills (examples: leading a student organization or working successfully in teams)
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
• Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in May or June 2027

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Software Engineering Intern/Freshman/Sophomore: $30 USD per hour
Software Engineering Intern/Junior/Senior: $34 USD per hour
Software Engineering Intern/Completed Bachelor's: $36 USD per hour
Software Engineering Intern/Completed Master's: $38 USD per hour
Software Engineering Intern/Completed PhD: $40 USD per hour

Your salary will be determined by academic level. Hourly pay is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXSI. You may also be eligible for a stipend to subsidize relocation costs, as well as access to our comprehensive medical coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan.