Software Engineering Internship, AI for the Planet

The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence • Seattle, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and passionate Software Engineering Intern to join the Skylight Engineering Team for the summer. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects, learn from experienced engineers, and contribute to protecting marine life. Ai2’s AI for the Planet initiative brings together programs like Skylight and OlmoEarth to apply cutting-edge AI toward solving urgent environmental and humanitarian challenges. From monitoring illegal fishing and protecting marine ecosystems to mapping crops, tracking wildfires, supporting disaster recovery, and strengthening food security, our teams build open, scalable systems. These systems turn global Earth-observation data into actionable insights. By combining advanced machine learning with open infrastructure and a deep commitment to public impact, we empower organizations worldwide to better understand and protect our planet’s most vital systems. At Ai2, we are dedicated to using AI to solve some of the world’s biggest problems. Our mission-driven team values collaboration, impact, and openness. As an intern, you’ll be part of an inclusive and supportive environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or Masters student pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Passion for software engineering and interest in environmental conservation.
• A strong foundation in any modern programming language.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn new technologies and tackle technical challenges.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Interest in the full product development process, including engaging with users to understand their needs and gather feedback to improve products.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the engineering team to develop, test, and deploy software tools that support our mission.
• Work on and ship production code for real-world projects involving data pipelines, web applications, or satellite imagery processing.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions, technical discussions, and code reviews.
• Contribute to the development of tools or features that extend our platform’s ability to deliver high-impact insights across domains such as marine conservation, land use, climate resilience, and disaster recovery.

Benefits

• Team members and their families are covered by medical, dental, vision, and an employee assistance program.
• Team members are able to enroll in our health savings account plan, our healthcare reimbursement arrangement plan, and our health care and dependent care flexible spending account plans.
• Team members will receive $125 per month to assist with commuting or internet expenses and will also receive $200 per month for fitness and wellbeing expenses.
• Team members will accrue sick days per year in line with Seattle sick time requirements. If you are usually scheduled to work on a holiday that Ai2 recognizes as a day off, you will be paid for this day.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees