Spring 2027 Software Engineering Internship/Co-op

xAI · Palo Alto, CA

Posted Oct 2, 2026

Est. total comp~$40/hr

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today, SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary and expanding consciousness to the stars.

SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe. Our teams are building the full Super Intelligence stack: from our Colossus supercomputers, to Grok models, to our suite of applications, including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. We're creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and what we learn from people using those products shapes what we build next.

SPRING 2027 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP/CO-OP

SpaceXSI seeks extraordinary students to join us for Spring 2027 software engineering roles. As an intern, you will work closely with your mentor and other employees who will help you apply your knowledge and grow your skills on projects that have a significant impact. If you’ve demonstrated a commitment to academic success and motivation to apply your knowledge outside of the classroom, you are a great candidate!

SpaceXSI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. …

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Education: Enrolled in or recently finished a bachelor's program

Skills and tools: Python, C++, Java, JavaScript, C#

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Crew department: Systems

Skills this kind of role usually asks for:

Python and C++
Networking
Linux and cloud basics
Cybersecurity basics
RF and antennas basics

Related coursework: the Systems Track: Spacecraft Links and Flight Software Basics. We study 4 core modules, take a quiz after each one and pass a final test to earn the Mars Mining Certificate in Spacecraft Links and Flight Software. We can link its verification page from our resume. It records online learning, not professional licensing or work experience.

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I can do Python and C++ on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Networking on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Linux and cloud basics on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Cybersecurity basics on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do RF and antennas basics on the job, or have used it in a class or project I have a project or work sample I could show an interviewer My resume is tailored to this kind of role I've practiced answering interview questions for this kind of job

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