Engineering Intern (AI)

Location: Hybrid in NYC; must be commutable to the Union Square headquarters and work in person 3–4 days per week, with required attendance on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Compensation: $25–$50 per hour, depending on skills, experience, location, and education; eligible for equity and benefits.

Company

Genius AI builds products such as GlossGenius and Reception that automate administration for local service businesses, including booking, marketing, client management, finances, staffing, and inventory.

What you will do

• Build and test production features for web and mobile products alongside senior engineers.
• Identify repeatable work and architect small AI-powered automation systems to remove it.
• Write clean, efficient code and own debugging and troubleshooting.
• Partner with data analysts to interpret usage data and inform AI applications across the product.
• Iterate quickly with AI-assisted development, incorporating feedback from senior engineers.
• Learn new languages, frameworks, and AI-native development practices as team needs change.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science or a related technical field, graduating between 2027 and 2028.
• Coursework or project experience in software engineering, including real project experience beyond coursework.
• Proficiency in one or more of JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, or Kotlin.
• Uses AI for learning, debugging, and shipping, with an example of something built using AI.
• Strong problem-solving skills, initiative in investigating problems, and willingness to ask for help after attempting a solution.
• Ability to work independently and pair effectively with teammates.
• Clear, direct communication skills for explaining technical tradeoffs to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Available to work in person from the Union Square, NYC office.

Nice to have

• Exposure to React, Postgres, SQL, or gRPC.
• Ability to pick up new frameworks and tools quickly.

Culture & Benefits

• Winter 2027 internship running from January 19, 2027 through April 30, 2027.
• Live engineering-team environment with production releases and close collaboration with senior engineers and an engineering manager.
• In-office work 3–4 days per week, with Tuesdays and Thursdays required.
• Eligible for the Genius AI equity plan, health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings, and other total rewards.
• Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to an inclusive workplace.

Hiring process

• Applications may be evaluated with automated AI tools alongside human review during screening, skills assessments, or interviews; final hiring decisions are not made solely by AI.
• Unsolicited agency submissions without a signed search agreement become the property of Genius AI, and no fee is paid.