About the role#
As a Software Engineering Intern, you will join a team building cloud infrastructure from the ground up. You will work at the forefront of distributed system technologies, contributing to projects that support artificial intelligence, graphics rendering, and computational biology. This 12-week program pairs you with mentors and provides direct access to leaders across the organization.
What you'll do#
- Build and maintain scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems.
- Develop products and tools from the ground up that will be used by customers globally.
- Triage bugs and solve issues in production environments.
- Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to iterate on new features.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Preference for students graduating between Fall 2027 and Spring 2028.
- Familiarity with coding in languages such as Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, Rust, or Go.
- A solid grasp of computer science fundamentals, specifically data structures and algorithm design.
- A proactive communication style and a curious, analytical mindset for troubleshooting complex systems.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 (Cohort options: May 24 to August 13, 2027, or June 14 to September 3, 2027).
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: $49 per hour.
- Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Crusoe
Crusoe operates as a vertically integrated AI cloud platform. Founded in 2018 and based in Denver, Colorado, the company maintains a workforce of 1,001 to 5,000 employees. It provides cloud infrastructure for developing, training, and deploying AI models. The firm focuses on energy efficiency by using renewable power sources to run its data centers. It serves Fortune 500 clients with computing solutions for large-scale AI applications.
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