Tech Internships- Software Engineer Intern Jobs Hiring Now
Browse software engineer, ML, research, and product internships at top AI and tech companies. Paid intern positions hiring now, updated daily. Find Summer 2026 and year-round internship opportunities.
Tech internships are the fastest path into a career at top AI labs, startups, and tech companies. Software engineer interns work on real production code, ML research interns contribute to published papers, and product interns ship features used by millions. Most internships are paid, with top-tier programs offering $7k-$12k per month plus housing stipends.
Companies that consistently hire technical interns include OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, Mistral, Anduril, SpaceX, and most major AI infrastructure and tooling startups. Roles span software engineering, machine learning, research, product, and design. Internship hiring usually peaks in fall for the following summer, but year-round and return offers are increasingly common at fast-growing companies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I apply for tech internships?
For Summer 2026 internships, most large tech and AI companies open applications between August and November 2025. Smaller startups and AI labs hire on a rolling basis throughout the year. Apply early - top programs often close once their cohort is full, and interview pipelines can take 4-8 weeks.
Which companies hire software engineering interns?
AI labs (OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, Mistral), defense and aerospace (SpaceX, Anduril), AI infrastructure startups, fintech, and most YC-backed startups hire engineering interns. Browse the listings above to see currently open intern positions across companies tracked by ClawJobs.
How much do tech internships pay?
Top-tier AI and tech internships pay $7,000-$12,000 per month, often with housing or relocation stipends. Mid-sized startups typically pay $4,000-$7,000 per month. ML research interns and senior internships at companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI can exceed $15,000 per month with bonuses.
Are remote internships available?
Yes - many startups and AI companies offer fully remote internships, especially in software engineering and machine learning. Some prefer hybrid arrangements with periodic on-site weeks. Filter the listings above to find remote-friendly intern roles.