As a Software Engineering Intern at AoPS, you will play a supportive role in our mission to innovate and enhance educational technologies. In this role, you will assist with the development of software programs and gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment focused on problem-solving and technological advancement.
The Software Engineering Intern will:
- Develops, tests, and implements new software programs under the guidance of experienced software engineers.
- Participates in code reviews, learning to evaluate and improve program quality.
- Supports the maintenance and improvement of existing programs.
- Documents new and existing programs in various formats, focusing on clarity and usability.
- Engages with Engineering Leadership and team members to learn and apply best development practices.
- Collaborates on product development strategy and specifications with Product Owners, Project Managers, and Designers.
- Communicates effectively about development tasks and timelines and understands project management basics.
- Engages in both individual and collaborative development efforts.
- Completes other tasks and responsibilities, as assigned.
The ideal candidate has:
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and creative skills
- Knowledge of programming and debugging fundamentals in at least one language
- Strong technical and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to give and receive constructive feedback
- Web development experience with JavaScript, React, PHP, Node.js, MySQL, or PostgreSQL is not required, but nice to have
Why Join AoPS:
This is a 40-hour per week paid internship with a pay rate of $30/hour. The internship will take place in summer 2027 and will be based at our headquarters in San Diego, CA. Most of our interns are with us for 10 - 12 weeks, starting in late May or early June. Here are some things you can look forward to:
- Impact: Gain hands-on experience in Software Engineering and play a supportive role in our mission to innovate and enhance educational technologies.
- Flexibility: Casual work environment with a hybrid work week and flexible scheduling
- Future Planning: 401(k) with company match
- Quality of Life: Paid Sick Leave
- Ease of Transition: Relocation bonus (if currently located outside of San Diego)
Background Check:
Please note that employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.
Work Authorization:
Please note that in order to be considered for this position you must be legally authorized to work in the US. We are unable to offer sponsorship, including STEM-OPT and H-1B.
About AoPS:
Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is on a mission to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation. Since 2003, we have trained hundreds of thousands of the country’s top students, including nearly all the members of the US International Math Olympiad team, through our online school, in-person academies, textbooks, and online learning systems. While our primary focus has been math for most of our history, through the years we have expanded our unique problem solving curriculum into more subjects, such as language arts, science, and computer science.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Knowledge of programming and debugging fundamentals in at least one programming language
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and creative skills
- Strong technical and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
- Web development experience with JavaScript, React, PHP, Node.js, MySQL, or PostgreSQL
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Successful completion of a background check
What We Do
Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is dedicated to discovering, inspiring, and training the next generation of problem solvers. Since 2003, we've empowered over a million top students with our innovative problem solving curriculum. While our roots are in math, AoPS has expanded to language arts, science, and computer science to meet the growing challenges of the 21st century. At AoPS, students master the skills to tackle complex problems they’ve never seen before—the key to success in academics, careers, and life. Our programs, AoPS Online, AoPS Academy, and Beast Academy offer a wide range of deliveries to best support our learners' needs, including self-paced, in-person, and online class options. Follow us as we grow and join our team of builders, collaborators, and life-long learners!
Why Work With Us
AoPS brings together creative thinkers and problem solvers from diverse backgrounds. Our team includes builders, gamers, puzzle masters, crafters, writers, adventurers, artists, animal lovers, fitness gurus--in every combination! We are connected by our passion for helping students succeed and become the next generation of leaders.
