About the role#
Dedalus Labs builds persistent computers for AI agents. Our flagship product, Dedalus Machines, provides an isolated environment for agents to run software, manage files, and maintain state over time. We are seeking a Design Engineer Intern to build the interfaces that will power the next generation of AI agents.
This is a full-time, three-month internship program. We accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the year. We look for high-slope builders who demonstrate exceptional ability and are ready to own a meaningful project from initial concept through implementation.
What you'll do#
- Design and build interfaces for AI-agent infrastructure.
- Work across interaction design, visual design, and frontend engineering.
- Turn ambiguous product ideas into polished, thoughtful experiences.
- Build responsive, accessible, and high-performance interfaces.
- Prototype new interactions using modern browser and rendering technologies.
- Contribute production-quality work.
- Work closely with Dedalus engineers to receive direct, rigorous feedback.
- Own a project from initial thinking through implementation and refinement.
What you'll need#
- Strong ability with React and TypeScript.
- Experience with frameworks such as Next.js, Vite, or Remix.
- Fluency with AI coding tools.
- Strong instincts for responsive design and motion.
- Thoughtful use of styling systems such as Tailwind CSS.
- Good judgment around RSC, streaming, loading states, and perceived performance.
- Evidence of care regarding accessibility and Core Web Vitals.
- A strong personal website demonstrating taste and craft.
- A public GitHub showing how you think and build.
- Clear evidence of personal ownership over presented work.
- Ability to explain decisions, tradeoffs, failed approaches, and your hardest technical problems.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in San Francisco, California.
- The position is full-time for a duration of approximately three months.
- This internship is paid.
- Visa sponsorship is available.
About Dedalus Labs
Dedalus Labs develops infrastructure for artificial intelligence agents. The company provides a compute substrate that allows developers to run stateful agents on Linux virtual machines. Its platform supports persistent filesystems and eliminates cold starts. Founded in 2025, the business operates out of San Francisco with a team of 16 employees.
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