Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2026) at Notion in San Francisco, CA

Summary: Notion is a company that helps build beautiful tools for work, connecting various applications seamlessly. They are seeking a Software Engineer Intern to work on impactful projects during a 12-week internship, where the intern will write code, design new functionalities, and debug software. Responsibilities: - Write clean, secure, tested, and documented code - Design & enhance the Notion platform with new capabilities, as and when the need arises - Design, develop, and own new product functionality and/or infrastructure leveraging modern frameworks and tooling - Develop, fix and debug software for web services, databases, applications, tools, networks Required Qualifications: - Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or another related field. Must graduate before July 2027 - Previous internship experience - Working towards a proficiency of one or more programming languages such as Typescript, Node.js, Go, Python, Java, Swift, Rust, or Kotlin - You find large challenges exciting and enjoy discovering problems as much as solving them - You are able to problem-solve and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment - This internship will take place from May - September (based on your summer schedule) and you will need to be able to work out of our NY or SF office during this time - Thoughtful problem-solving: For you, problem-solving starts with a clear and accurate understanding of the context. You can decompose tricky problems and work towards a clean solution, by yourself or with teammates. You're comfortable asking for help when you get stuck - For a backend internship: You have a passion for learning how parts of a system fit together—from the user interface to the data model. Familiarity with relational database systems like Postgres or MySQL is a plus - For a frontend internship: You have a passion for learning technologies (CSS, Javascript, & React) and best practices in front-end architecture, including performance, accessibility and usability - Put users first: You think critically about the implications of what you're building, and how it shapes real people's lives. You understand that reach comes with responsibility for our impact—good and bad - Not ideological about technology: To you, technologies and programming languages are about tradeoffs. You may be opinionated, but you're not ideological and can learn new technologies as you go - Empathetic communication: You communicate nuanced ideas clearly, whether you're explaining technical decisions in writing or brainstorming in real time. In disagreements, you engage thoughtfully with other perspectives and compromise when needed - Team player: For you, work isn't a solo endeavor. You enjoy collaborating cross-functionally to accomplish shared goals, and you care about learning, growing, and helping others to do the same - You don't need to be an AI expert, but you're curious and willing to adopt AI tools to work smarter and deliver better results Preferred Qualifications: - You have expertise with specific technologies that are part of our stack, including Typescript, React, Electron, Node.js, AWS, and Postgres - You've heard of computing pioneers like Ada Lovelace, Douglas Engelbart, Alan Kay, and others—and understand why we're big fans of their work - You have interests outside of technology, such as in art, history, or social sciences Required Skills: Programming languages, Relational databases, Frontend technologies Important Skills: Backend technologies, Problem-solving Nice-to-Have Skills: Empathetic communication, Team player, Adaptability Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Highly competitive cash compensation, Equity, Benefits