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Software Engineer Intern- Runtime, Robotics
Santa Clara, California, United States
$19-$65/hr OnsiteInternship
PlusAI
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.
C++, ROS2, DDS, ROS Middleware, Linux
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Software Engineer Intern - Machine Learning Workflow
Santa Clara, California, United States
$20-$30/hr OnsiteInternship, Temporary
Halo Industries
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.
Python, C#, Git
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OCI Software Engineer Intern - OVIP
Seattle or Santa Clara
$38k-$72k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Oracle
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.
Java, JavaScript, C, C++, Python, Go, TCP/IP, HTTP, NoSQL, Databases, Distributed systems
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ML Software Engineer Intern
San Jose, California, United States
OnsiteMultiple Commitments Available
SkyGig
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.
Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, pandas, NumPy, SciPy
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PhD Software Engineering Intern, Decision Intelligence - Fall 2026
Santa Clara, California, United States
$30-$94/hr OnsiteFull Time, Internship
NVIDIA
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.
C++, CUDA, Python, cuOpt, GPU
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Chip Simulation Software Intern - Fall 2026
San Jose, California, United States
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Etched
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.
C++, Rust, Linux, CI/CD, Virtualization, Hardware logs
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AI Software Development Engineer - Intern
San Jose, California, United States
$48-$52/hr OnsitePart Time
Altera
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.
Python, C++, LLMs, RAG, LangChain, LlamaIndex, FAISS, Milvus, FPGA, ASIC
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Software Engineer Project Intern (Platform efficiency) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
San Jose, California, United States
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TikTok
TikTok: Global short-form video hosting and social media platform.
Currently enrolled CS-related undergraduate or graduate student, able to commit ≥3 months; proficient in at least one of Java, Python, or Go; understanding of software R&D and DevOps concepts; interest/experience in test/automation tools; strong communication.
Java, Python, Go
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Software Engineer (Customer Success), Developer Engagement
Cupertino, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Apple
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
Deliver exceptional developer experiences and build internal tools and services that support building and testing software at scale for Apple platforms (macOS, iOS, watchOS, tvOS).
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DGX Cloud Kubernetes Runtime Intern - Fall 2026
Santa Clara, California, United States
$20-$71/hr OnsiteFull Time, Internship
NVIDIA
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Designs GPU-accelerated computing and artificial intelligence hardware.
Currently pursuing a BS/MS/PhD in CS or related field; hands-on Kubernetes experience; familiarity with Go, Python, or Java; understanding of Kubernetes basics; strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Kubernetes, Go, Python, Java, Docker, containerd, Helm, Kustomize
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Software Engineer – Presto / Spark Development
San Jose or Austin
$131k-$245k/yr HybridFull Time
IBM
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.
Presto, Trino, Apache Spark, Java, Scala, Iceberg, Delta, Hudi, JVM, async-profiler, flamegraphs, Kubernetes, RAPIDS Accelerator, cuDF, Arrow, ORC, Parquet, CI/CD
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Staff Software Engineer, Source Client
San Jose, California, United States
$207k-$301k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Google
GoogleNASDAQ: GOOGL: Provides online search, advertising, cloud computing, and consumer electronics.
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.
C++, Java, Python, Kotlin, Go, Rust, Git, Mercurial, jj, Linux, macOS
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Sr. Staff Software Development Engineer-AI Security
San Jose or Bellevue
$154k-$220k/yr HybridFull Time
Zscaler
ZscalerNASDAQ: ZS: Provides cloud-native cybersecurity solutions through zero trust architecture.
8+ YOE8+ years software engineering; Rust with async; distributed systems; Linux internals; CI/CD; gRPC; Protobufs; Kubernetes; networking.
Rust, Tokio, async-std, gRPC, Protobufs, Linux, Kubernetes, Networking, TLS, QUIC, HTTP, WebSockets
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Software Engineer Project Intern (AI Infrastructure) - 2026 Start (PhD)
San Jose, California, United States
OnsiteInternship
ByteDance
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.
C/C++, Java, JavaScript, Kotlin, Objective-C, Swift, Flutter
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Software Engineer 2
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/yr HybridFull Time
Nutanix
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.
C++, Go, Python, AOS (Acropolis operating system), Nutanix Distributed Storage Fabric (NDSF)
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Open Source Software Engineer: Apache Kafka Committer
Amsterdam or Cork or San Jose or Raleigh or Boston or Seattle
HybridFull Time
NetApp
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.
Apache Kafka, Java, Jira, Kubernetes, Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect, MirrorMaker 2, Strimzi
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Special Projects Intern [Fall 2026]
San Jose, California, United States
$40-$45/hr OnsiteInternship
Figure
Figure: Develops autonomous humanoid robots for commercial and residential tasks.
Graduate student (Master's or PhD) in CS/Robotics/CE, strong software engineering with Python, AI/ML and robotics fundamentals, hands-on hardware experience; minimum 10-week internship.
Python, Linux
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Software Engineer5 - AndroidTV Platform
Los Gatos, California, United States
$388k-$558k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Netflix
NetflixNASDAQ: NFLX: Global video streaming and media production service.
Expertise in AndroidTV internals and security (Widevine, DexGuard, PlayIntegrity API, TEE); fluent in Java, C/C++, JavaScript, Linux shell scripting and CLI; embedded/full-stack systems experience; strong communication and collaboration skills.
Widevine, DexGuard, PlayIntegrity API, TEE, Java, C/C++, Linux shell script, JavaScript, CLI, AndroidTV APIs
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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
NetApp
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.
Apache Kafka, Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect, MirrorMaker 2, Kafka clients, KRaft, Java, Kubernetes, Jira, Strimzi
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Principal Software Engineer ADEM (ADEM - Autonomous Digital Experience Management) - Windows
Santa Clara, California, United States
$147k-$238k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto NetworksNASDAQ: PANW: Provides enterprise-grade network, cloud, and endpoint security software.
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.
C++, C#, .NET, Win32 APIs, Windows Services, WMI, ETW, COM, WFP, WinDbg, ProcMon, CI/CD, TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS/SSL, socket programming
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