# Summer 2027 - Software Engineer Intern at Shield AI

- Company: Shield AI
- What the company does: Autonomy for the world. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://shield.ai
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Internship
- Location: San Diego, California
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $37 to $97/hr (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-08
- Apply by: 2026-10-23
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/8c850c75-081d-4d09-bebf-096379a93010
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-summer-2027-software-engineer-intern/

## About the role

Shield AI's Software Development Engineer Intern program spans engineers who design, build, and test the code that powers our autonomous systems — from user-facing applications and embedded flight software to machine learning models and the underlying systems platforms that tie it all together. Over 10–12 weeks, interns work alongside full-time engineers to analyze requirements, write and debug production-quality code, and ship a real feature or capability using our standard Agile development practices.

## What they're looking for

- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
- Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., C, C++, Python, Java, or JavaScript)
- Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
- Experience writing, testing, and debugging code, whether through coursework, personal projects, or prior internships
- Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down ambiguous requirements into working code

Tags: Software