AI & Internal Tools Software Engineer - Summer Internship 2027

Inversion • Los Angeles, CA

5d • $38 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

As an AI & Internal Tools Software Engineering Intern at Inversion, you will help build software products that enable engineering and business teams to work more efficiently and solve complex problems. You will develop internal applications, automation platforms, and AI-enabled tools that support the design, manufacture, and operation of spacecraft.

You will join the Internal Software Tools team and own a major software project, either building a product from the ground up or developing a substantial feature in an existing application. Working directly with engineers and other stakeholders, you will identify problems, develop solutions, and deliver tools used across the company.

The role spans the full software stack, including frontend applications, backend services, APIs, data infrastructure, and modern AI/LLM integrations. The position is based at the company headquarters in Playa Vista, California, and requires in-office presence throughout the internship.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or have equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated software development experience through personal projects, open-source contributions, research, engineering teams, or previous internships.
• Experience building software applications using one or more of TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Go, or Rust.
• Familiarity with frontend or backend application development, including web frameworks, APIs, or databases.
• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including debugging, testing, data structures, and application design.
• Demonstrated ability to independently build software projects and learn new technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, and willingness to tackle loosely defined technical challenges.
• Ability to collaborate with technical and nontechnical stakeholders and communicate ideas effectively.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations, to comply with ITAR.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing full-stack web applications using technologies such as React, TypeScript, Python, Node.js, or similar frameworks.
• Experience building and deploying applications used by real users.
• Familiarity with databases, REST APIs, and integrations between software systems.
• Experience integrating large language models (LLMs) into applications using APIs or open-source frameworks.
• Familiarity with AI agents, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), tool calling, or agent orchestration frameworks.
• Experience with Docker, Linux, CI/CD pipelines, or modern application deployment workflows.
• Experience building internal tools, dashboards, workflow automation, or developer productivity tools.
• Interest in applying AI and modern software technologies to complex engineering and business problems.

Responsibilities

• Own a major software engineering project from initial concept and requirements gathering through design, implementation, testing, and production deployment.
• Design and build full-stack applications, including user interfaces, backend services, APIs, databases, and integrations.
• Develop AI-enabled tools and intelligent automation systems to streamline engineering and business workflows.
• Integrate large language models (LLMs), AI agents, and other emerging technologies into practical software applications where appropriate.
• Collaborate with engineers, operations teams, and other stakeholders to understand workflows and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Gather feedback from users, iterate on solutions, and deliver polished, production-quality tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed