Software Engineer Intern (AI-Native) — Summer 2026
Kognitos · San Jose, California, US
Software Engineer Intern (AI-Native) — Summer 2026 We’re looking for engineers who don’t just use AI tools — you build with them. At Kognitos, you’ll work on...
Job description
Software Engineer Intern (AI-Native) — Summer 2026 We’re looking for engineers who don’t just use AI tools — you build with them. At Kognitos, you’ll work on real product problems using tools like Claude Code, Cursor, and other AI-assisted workflows. You’ll ship fast, learn faster, and operate in a highly iterative environment alongside experienced engineers. This is not a “watch and learn” internship — you’ll be writing production code, contributing to core systems, and helping shape how we build. What You’ll Do: Build and ship features end-to-end with the engineering team Use AI-native tooling (Claude, Cursor, etc.) to accelerate development workflows Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code Participate in code reviews and technical discussions Debug issues and improve system performance Contribute to projects across AI, automation, and data systems Move quickly, test ideas, and iterate in a fast-paced environment What We’re Looking For: Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience) Strong fundamentals in programming (Python, JavaScript, or similar) Comfortable building with modern dev tools and workflows Familiar with Gi...