AI Engineering Software Engineer Internships Summer 2027 (Masters)

As a full stack Software Development Engineer Intern youll help design build and maintain software across the entire application stack from user-facing interfaces to APIs data stores and cloud infrastructure. Youll write well-tested maintainable code participate actively in code review and use AI coding assistants to accelerate delivery while critically evaluating AI-generated output for correctness and security. Strong collaboration with product managers designers and peer engineers is essential to create resilient scalable solutions.

What you do

• Full Software Development Lifecycle:
  • Build features end-to-endfrom design through deploymentbuilding front-end (React/Angular/Vue) and back-end (REST/GraphQL microservices) solutions
• System Design & Architecture
  • Contribute to scalable system design: evaluate architectural trade-offs define data models and API contracts and choose the right cloud-native and persistence strategies for your project
• Code Quality Testing and Review
  • Write comprehensive  tests uphold coding standards and review codeincluding AI-generated codefor security performance and maintainability.
  • Develop maintain and execute automated test suites to validate software functionality catch defects early.
• CI/CD DevOps & Operational Readiness
  • Maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code monitor systems in production and participate in incident response including AI-integrated components.
• Cross Functional Collaboration & Technical Communication
  • Partner with product managers designers and platform teams to scope and deliver features writing clear specs and communicating trade-offs to technical and non-technical audiences.

We hire in multiple locations including but not limited to: Santa Clara CA San Diego CA Kirkland WA West Palm Beach FL and other geographical areas. Work location will be determined based on team growth strategies.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Masters degree in Computer Science or related field; with a graduation date no earlier than May 2028
  • Must be available to work full-time hours for a 12- week period either May August or June September in 2027
• Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes decision-making or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools automating workflows analyzing AI-driven insights or exploring AIs potential impact on the function or industry.

• Full-stack development skills: Hands on experience through coursework research projects or internships with front-end frameworks (React/Angular/Vue) back-end languages ( Python Java Go) databases REST/GraphQL APIs and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) plus comfort adopting emerging AI/ML tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Systems thinking: Understanding of trade-offs between consistency availability and performance and working knowledge of distributed system patterns and API/database design.
• Working knowledge of software engineering fundamentals: Prior experience writing clean secure well-tested code and examples of treating code review as a quality practice.
• AI fluency: Effectively incorporates AI coding assistants (Copilot Cursor Codeium etc) and LLM APIs (OpenAI Anthropic open-weight models) to build features and applies sound judgment when reviewing AI-generated code for correctness and security.
• Technical communication: Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous requirements into clear technical plans and communicate trade-offs to technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.
   

We know great candidates may not meet every preferred qualification. If youre excited about this opportunity and meet the minimum qualifications we encourage you to apply.
 

For positions in this location we offer a base pay of $58.96/hour plus equity (when applicable) variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications skill level competencies and work location. We also offer health plans including flexible spending accounts a 401(k) Plan with company match ESPP matching donations a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

Additional Information :

Work Personas

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Equal Opportunity Employer

ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age disability gender identity  veteran status or any other category protected by addition all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements. 

Accommodations

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply please contact for assistance. 

Export Control Regulations

For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern