AI & Software Engineering Internships- 2026 Intern Jobs Hiring Now
Browse 2026 software engineer, AI/ML, research, and product internships at top AI and tech companies. Direct apply links from company career pages, updated daily.
AI and software engineering internships are the fastest path into a career at top AI labs, startups, and tech companies. Software engineer interns work on production code, AI/ML interns build model, data, and infrastructure systems, and research interns contribute to frontier technical work. ClawJobs keeps this page focused on active roles from company career pages so students can apply at the original source.
Companies that consistently hire technical interns include OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, Mistral, Anduril, SpaceX, Nvidia, Tesla, and AI infrastructure startups. Roles span software engineering, machine learning, AI infrastructure, research, product, data, and design. Internship hiring usually peaks in fall for the following summer, but off-cycle, Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and year-round internships appear throughout the year.
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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), semiconductor and AI infrastructure companies (Nvidia, AMD, Tesla AI), defense and aerospace teams (SpaceX, Anduril), fintech, and 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.