Spring 2027 Software Engineering Internship/Co-op

xAI

Palo Alto, CAInternship2026-10-02 → 2026-11-10

On-site

Core

Software engineering intern working on AI systems including Grok and Starmind satellite constellation.

Role type

Software Engineering Intern

Builds

AI models and satellite-based compute infrastructure

Domain

Artificial Intelligence / Aerospace

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, debugging, performance optimization, unit testing

Preferred skills

computer architecture, networks, software documentation, system diagrams, requirements enumeration, leading student organizations

Technologies

C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge to projects with significant impact, work closely with mentors, develop and deploy software for real-world applications

Seniority

Intern

About xAI

xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All emp