About the role#
Aviator is building tools to improve engineering productivity. As a Software Engineering Intern, you will join our team in San Francisco to help build software that assists developers in their daily workflows. This is a full-time, on-site, paid internship.
What you'll do#
- Work directly with users to identify development needs and use cases.
- Ensure customer requirements are prioritized and supported by the engineering team.
- Build projects from initial prototypes to final products.
- Solve complex technical issues for our users.
- Collaborate with the team through technical discussions to gather requirements.
- Explore new areas for product development.
- Take ownership of specific product segments and drive initiatives forward.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Previous internship experience.
- A history of owning projects, either through past internships or personal work.
- Ability to work in a low-structure environment and comfort with unknowns.
- Strong debugging and critical thinking skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- A genuine interest in building engineering tools and solving problems for other developers.
- Experience building or working with internal engineering tools is a plus.
- Proficiency in Python.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: $5,000 to $8,000.
About Aviator
Aviator builds software for AI developer workflow automation. The company provides tools that help engineering teams manage AI-generated code within CI/CD pipelines. It serves organizations including Meta, Slack, Square, Figma, DoorDash, and Notion. Founded in 2021, the firm is based in San Francisco and employs 65 people.
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