Software Engineering Intern at Kira in San Francisco, CA

Summary: Kira is building the AI-native platform for education, seeking exceptional fullstack engineering interns for Summer 2026. Interns will work on production systems, own and ship meaningful projects, and collaborate closely with product and design teams. Responsibilities: - Own a scoped project with a clear user outcome and ship it end-to-end - Write production-quality code that is reviewed, tested, and deployed - Participate in design discussions and code reviews with the team - Work directly with product and design to clarify requirements and tradeoffs - Debug real issues and improve system reliability and performance - Contribute to AI-powered features where relevant to your project Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related field (returning to school in Fall 2026) - Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and systems - Experience building and shipping non-trivial projects end-to-end - Comfortable working across the stack (not just frontend or backend in isolation) - Clear, structured thinking and strong written communication - Experience building fullstack applications or APIs from scratch - Exposure to LLMs or interest in building AI-powered systems - Evidence of initiative (open source, research, side projects, technical writing) Preferred Qualifications: - Candidates who already operate at a high level of independence and technical maturity Required Skills: Data structures, Algorithms, Systems, Fullstack development, Frontend development, Backend development, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, Python, API development, Large Language Models (LLMs), Structured thinking Benefits: Ownership: You will ship meaningful product work used by real users, Mentorship in a high-signal environment -- small team, high standards, fast iteration, Exposure to product, design, and how real systems evolve, Return offer consideration for top-performing interns