Intern, Software Engineer - Perception at Hayden AI · San…

Summary: Hayden AI is on a mission to harness the power of computer vision to transform transit systems and government agencies. The Perception Engineering Intern will contribute to AI systems that process video and image data to detect traffic violations and urban compliance events, working closely with senior engineers on meaningful technical projects. Responsibilities: - Take ownership of a real project and see it through to completion - Build and ship features with support from senior engineers - Write clean, scalable code - Test your work and iterate quickly - Be involved in everything from design discussions to deployment - Collaborate with engineers in code reviews and team discussions - Participate in standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives - Support the team on ad hoc engineering tasks as they come up - Help improve performance, reliability, or usability where needed - Ask questions, seek feedback, and apply it quickly Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field - Experience in one or more of the following programming languages: Python, C++ - Detail-oriented with a high bar for quality and accuracy - Curious and self-driven, motivated to dig into problems and find root causes - Strong communicator who can clearly document findings and surface issues to the right stakeholders - Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional environments - Organized and reliable, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and follow through consistently - Comfortable with ambiguity and able to make progress with limited direction Required Skills: Python, C++, Machine Learning, Computer Vision Important Skills: Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Cloud Services Nice-to-Have Skills: Reliable, Curious, Collaborative Team Player, Self-driven