Software Engineer Internship / Co-op, Applied Emerging Talent (Fall 2026)

Position Overview

We are seeking Software Engineering Interns (Emerging Talent) to join our Applied Engineering teams. You'll work in a highly iterative, collaborative, fast-paced environment to bring our technology to millions of users around the world, and ensure it's delivered with safety and reliability in mind. We value engineers who are self-starters, care deeply about the end user experience, and take pride in building products to solve customer needs. This is a 15-week, paid, in-person internship based in our San Francisco, CA office during Fall 2026.

Responsibilities

• Build new customer-facing ChatGPT and OpenAI API features and product experiences end-to-end
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers, researchers, product managers, designers, and operations folks to create cutting-edge products
• Optimize applications for speed and scale
• Create a diverse and inclusive culture that makes all feel welcome

Requirements & Skills

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant technical field
• Must have at least one semester of schooling left after the completion of your internship
• Proficiency with JavaScript, React, and some backend languages (we use Python)
• Some experience with relational databases like Postgres/MySQL
• Interest in AI/ML (direct experience not required)
• Ability to move fast in an environment where things are sometimes loosely defined and may have competing priorities or deadlines