134 software engineering intern jobs at 26 companies in Salinas, CA
🚀PromotedHiringCafe
Founding Full-stack / Product Engineer
Cupertino, CA, US
$130k-$300k/yrOn-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Help us build a 100× better job search engine. We need a full-stack engineer with great taste, sharp fundamentals, and a track record of shipping polished product on React/Next.js plus a real backend (Firebase, Elasticsearch, Redis, Stripe).
PhD Software Engineering Intern, Decision Intelligence - Fall 2026
Santa Clara, California, United States
$30-$94/hrOnsiteFull Time, Internship
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Designs graphics processing units and artificial intelligence hardware.
Pursuing a PhD in CS or related field; strong parallel C++ and CUDA programming; deep algorithms and numerical methods knowledge, mathematical programming and heuristics; ability to work independently.
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Designs GPU-accelerated computing and artificial intelligence hardware.
Currently enrolled in a Masters or PhD in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Computer Science. Strong Java/JVM software development, algorithms, benchmarking, and experience with NoSQL tools (Lucene, Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, MongoDB, Solr).
Halo Industries: Manufactures silicon carbide wafers using laser-based slicing technology.
0+ YOEPursuing or recent graduate in software/CS/engineering; Python or C# experience; works with structured workflows and large datasets; able to debug issues and follow processes.
Etched: Designs specialized AI chips optimized for transformer architectures.
0+ YOEPursuing a degree in CS/Engineering; proficiency in C/C++ or Rust; strong data structures/algorithms; low-level software and hardware/software co-design; excellent communication.
PlusAI: AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks.
Internship focused on integrating ROS2 into a high-performance robotics software stack; proficiency in C++, ROS2, and Linux; ability to benchmark and optimize performance; on-vehicle deployment experience desired.
OracleNYSE: ORCL: Provides cloud infrastructure and enterprise software for global businesses.
Experience with application development; programming in Java, JavaScript, C/C++, Python, Go; understanding data structures, algorithms, distributed systems; networking (TCP/IP, HTTP); databases/NoSQL; strong written and verbal communication; familiarity with agile methods.
SkyGig: Develops beamforming technology for high-speed wireless broadband communications.
Currently pursuing a CS/EE/Applied Math degree; strong Python; experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or scikit-learn; data processing with pandas/NumPy/SciPy; ML model evaluation; software engineering practices and collaboration skills.
TikTok: Global short-form video hosting and social media platform.
Pursuing a BS/MS in software/computer science/engineering, available for a 12-week Summer 2026 internship, coding experience in Python/Java/Golang/C#/C++, and able to complete an online HackerRank assessment.
IBMNew York Stock Exchange: IBM: Global technology providing enterprise software, cloud, and consulting.
6+ YOE6+ years software engineering experience with ≥2 years on Presto/Trino or Apache Spark internals; strong Java or Scala; connectors, UDFs/UDAFs, optimizer work; JVM tuning, open table formats, and clear written communication.
Altera: Manufacturer of field-programmable gate arrays and programmable logic devices.
Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD in CS/EE or related; strong Python (C++ a plus); experience building AI/ML or backend/distributed systems; solid data structures and system design fundamentals.
Open Source Software Engineer: Apache Kafka Committer
Amsterdam or Cork or San Jose or Raleigh or Boston or Seattle
HybridFull Time
NetAppNasdaq: NTAP: Provides intelligent data infrastructure for hybrid cloud environments.
12+ YOE12+ years software engineering experience, current Apache Kafka committer, expert Java, deep Apache Kafka internals knowledge, KIP authoring and open source governance experience, strong written communication and technical judgment.
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
Develop internal applications and services as part of a small engineering team; collaborate to deliver high-quality operating systems-related tools and services.
8+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent, 8+ years programming in C++, Java, Python, Kotlin or Go, 5+ years testing/launching products, 3+ years software design/architecture; experience with OS internals, VCS, AI/LLM integration.
San Jose or Durham or Mexico City or Bangalore or Pune or Hoofddorp or Belgrade or Barcelona or Singapore or Sydney or Tokyo
$110k-$218k/yrHybridFull Time
NutanixNASDAQ: NTNX: Sells cloud software and hyperconverged infrastructure for enterprises.
Bachelor's or master's in CS/related required; strong knowledge of OS internals and distributed systems; experience with C++, Go or Python; focus on performance, scalability, resiliency and customer-facing production support.
Open Source Software Engineer: Apache Kafka Committer
Schiphol-Rijk or United States or Cork or San Jose or Morrisville or Raleigh or Boston or Seattle
HybridFull Time
NetAppNASDAQ: NTAP: Sells enterprise data storage and cloud management software.
12+ YOE12+ years software engineering experience, current Apache Kafka committer, expert Java and deep Kafka internals, proven upstream KIP/Jira delivery, strong written communication and public open-source collaboration.
ByteDance: Developing AI-driven content platforms and mobile applications.
Currently pursuing a PhD in CS or related; proficiency in C/C++, Java, JavaScript, Kotlin, Objective-C, or Swift; mobile (Android/iOS) development knowledge; able to commit ≥3 months; strong communication skills.
8+ YOE8+ years building client-side Windows software; expertise in C++, C#, .NET, Windows system programming and internals, networking, debugging, CI/CD; BS/MS in CS or Computer Engineering required.
SiFive: Designs and licenses high-performance RISC-V processor intellectual property.
Software engineer with experience in at least one compiled language and one scripting language; knowledge of modern software practices; production deployments.