# Software Engineering Intern at Emergent

- Company: Emergent (YC S24)
- What the company does: AI app builder that turns your ideas into monetizable software. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://emergent.sh
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Internship
- Location: San Francisco
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-17
- Apply by: 2026-11-01
- Apply: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/emergent/jobs/n4zvXmy-software-engineering-intern
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/emergent-software-engineering-intern/

## About the role

We're hiring a Software Engineer Intern to build and ship real production systems that serve users globally. You'll work closely with experienced engineers across infrastructure, AI/ML, and product teams, taking ownership of meaningful projects from design to production while learning the principles of distributed systems, scalability, and reliability at scale.

## What they're looking for

- Fresh graduates
- Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and computer science fundamentals
- Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Go, or Java
- Hands-on experience through internships, academic projects, hackathons, or open-source contributions
- Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn quickly
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment

Tags: Engineering