Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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In the posting’s own words

At Scale, our mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world's most important decisions. For 10 years, Scale has provided the high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power the world's leading models, and has helped enterprises and governments build, deploy, and oversee AI applications that deliver real impact. We work closely with industry leaders like Meta, Ernst & Young, Mayo Clinic, Time Inc., the Government of Qatar, and U.S. government agencies including the Army and Air Force.

What it asks for · 7

• A graduation date in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028 with a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field (Computer Science, EECS, Computer Engineering, Statistics)
• Available for a Summer 2027 internship (May/June start dates) in San Francisco
• Product engineering experience such as building web apps full-stack, integrating with relevant APIs and services, talking to customers, figuring out 'what' to build and then iterating
• Previous Computer Science/Software Engineering internship experience
• Track record of shipping high-quality products and features
• Experience building systems that process large volumes of data
• Experience with Python, Typescript, React, and/or MongoDB

Also a plus

• Hands-on experience with LLMs, evaluations, or agentic systems — whether from coursework, research, or personal projects
• Open source contributions or a portfolio of shipped side projects

Degree language

• A graduation date in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028 with a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field (Computer Science, EECS, Computer Engineering, Statistics)

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