At Hayden AI, we are on a mission to harness the power of computer vision to transform the way transit systems and other government agencies address real-world challenges.
From bus lane and bus stop enforcement to transportation optimization technologies and beyond, our innovative mobile perception system empowers our clients to accelerate transit, enhance street safety, and drive toward a sustainable future.
About the Engineering Operations TeamThe Engineering Operations Team drives quality, tooling, and deployment across our systems and development lifecycle. We work on test automation, build internal tools to support triage and debugging workflows, and assist with project execution.
About the RoleAs an Intern at Hayden AI, you will play a hands-on role in ensuring the quality and reliability of the technology that powers our automated enforcement solutions for cities and transit agencies around the world. In this role you will contribute to test automation efforts, build internal tools to support triage and debugging workflows, and assist with project coordination across the engineering organization.
You will report into the Engineering Operations Team and work closely with QA Engineers, Technical Program Managers, and Project Engineers. We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, enjoys solving operational problems, and has foundational experience in software development, scripting, or testing. Curiosity and a bias toward building practical solutions are a must.
This position is based in San Francisco and follows a hybrid schedule with at least 3 days in-office per week.
Key ResponsibilitiesBelow are your primary responsibilities. These represent the core areas where you’ll make an impact. As part of a rapidly evolving team, we look forward to your impact expanding over time.
Develop and maintain automated tests used in validation across software and system components
Build internal tools to assist with issue triage, debugging, and diagnostic workflows
Support project coordination activities including tracking milestones, documenting progress, and flagging blockers
Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to identify quality gaps and contribute to process improvements
The qualifications below outline the experience and skills most relevant to success in this role. We recognize that skills and potential come in many forms, and we welcome diverse experiences that advance our mission.
Education:
Currently in your final year of a Bachelor’s program, or enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Technical Experience:
Experience in one or more of the following programming languages:
Python
Typescript
Cypress
Some experience in: front end or front end testing, embedded systems validation, model evaluation
Personal Attributes:
Detail-oriented with a high bar for quality and accuracy.
Curious and self-driven, motivated to dig into problems and find root causes.
Strong communicator who can clearly document findings and surface issues to the right stakeholders.
Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional environments.
Organized and reliable, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and follow through consistently.
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to make progress with limited direction.
Skills Required
- Currently in final year of Bachelor's or enrolled in Master's/PhD in Computer Science or related field
- Experience in Python or Typescript or Cypress
- Some experience in front end testing or model evaluation
Hayden AI Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hayden AI and has not been reviewed or approved by Hayden AI.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is described as competitive for senior technical roles, with multiple posted ranges and wage baselines converging around high six figures. Equity and a company-wide bonus plan are also referenced as parts of the overall package.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents is consistently listed, alongside FSA/DCFSA options. Some listings indicate very high employer premium coverage depending on role and location.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with an employer match is repeatedly cited as a standard component of the package. The presence of a stated match suggests a more structured retirement benefit than many early-stage startups.
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What We Do
Artificial intelligence is already impacting almost every aspect of our lives. But cities still rely on outdated technologies that are too expensive to scale and unable to deliver on their promise. As a result, streets are becoming unsafe, and cities are becoming unmanageable. Hayden AI was founded on the belief that by combining mobile sensors with artificial intelligence, we can help governments bridge the innovation gap while making traffic flow less dangerous and more efficient. Led by a team of experts in machine learning, data science, transportation, and government technology, we’ve developed the world’s first autonomous traffic management platform — simultaneously serving citizens and multi-agency missions to help cities become safer and more sustainable.
