Software Engineer Intern

About Emergent

Emergent builds autonomous coding agents that replace traditional software development by generating, testing, and deploying production applications directly from plain-language intent. Our systems run in production at global scale and are used to build millions of real applications.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services using Python and/or Go.
• Work closely with experienced engineers across infrastructure, AI/ML, and product teams.
• Contribute to real production systems that serve users globally.
• Learn and apply principles of distributed systems, scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, testing, and deployment workflows.
• Take ownership of meaningful projects from design to production.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Fresh graduates and final-year students.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to cloud platforms, Docker, Kubernetes, or distributed systems.
• Experience building backend applications, APIs, or developer tools.
• Contributions to open-source projects or strong personal engineering projects.
• Interest in AI, developer infrastructure, or large-scale systems.

Why Join Us

• Build products used by millions of users worldwide.
• Work alongside exceptional engineers and industry leaders.
• Receive mentorship while owning impactful projects from day one.
• Learn at a pace that's difficult to find anywhere else.
• Competitive compensation and significant growth opportunities.
• Help define the future of software development powered by AI.

Benefits and Perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance