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Software Engineer - Intern (Summer 2026)

Redwood City, CA

C3 AI (NYSE: AI), is the Enterprise AI application software company. C3 AI delivers a family of fully integrated products including the C3 Agentic AI Platform, an end-to-end platform for developing, deploying, and operating enterprise AI applications, C3 AI applications, a portfolio of industry-specific SaaS enterprise AI applications that enable the digital transformation of organizations globally, and C3 Generative AI, a suite of domain-specific generative AI offerings for the enterprise. Learn more at: C3 AI

C3 AI is searching for brilliant and ambitious Software Engineer Interns to join our Summer 2026 cohort. This isn't your average internship; you'll be on the front lines, designing and developing mission-critical AI applications that help solve some of the world's most complex problems.

As an intern, you’ll be embedded directly into our Platform or Solutions Engineering teams, shipping code that matters from day one. You won't just be learning—you'll be contributing, collaborating with world-class engineers, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible with our revolutionary C3 AI Suite.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain performant and scalable applications.
  • Build and improve tools for internal C3 teams to understand and analyze large-scale data.
  • Work closely with and incorporate feedback from Products and Engineering teams.
  • Define and lead end-to-end development of applications.

Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
  • Experience with JavaScript, Java, or other object-oriented programming language.
  • Strong hands-on experience and understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, profiling & optimization.
  • Real passion for developing team-oriented solutions to complex engineering problems.
  • Thrive in an autonomous, empowering and exciting environment.
  • Great verbal and written communication skills to collaborate multi-functionally and improve scalability.
  • Interest in committing to a fun, friendly, expansive, and intellectually stimulating environment.

C3 AI provides excellent benefits and a competitive compensation package, which include:  

  • Salary range: $6,000 - $8,000 USD per month.

At the office, we offer a fully stocked kitchen with catered lunches, a free on-site gym membership, Friday social hours with food, drinks, music, and plenty of opportunities to connect and network with your team.

C3 AI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics, including disabled and veteran status. 

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Software Engineer, Platform

As a Software Engineer, on the core platform team at C3 AI, you will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from design to maintenance. This role focuses on building foundational components, frameworks, and tools for distributed applications. We're seeking individuals with strong computer science fundamentals and proficiency in Java or similar programming languages. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with a passion for tackling complex challenges.

Solution Engineer

As a Solution Engineer at C3 AI, you will be building and deploying full-stack, AI-driven web applications for our clients. This customer facing role, requires hands-on software development expertise in languages such as Python and JavaScript, along with strong analytical and communication skills to effectively work with C3 AI customers. As a key member on the team, not only will you develop applications, you will also mentor peers, troubleshoot issues, and deliver technical training on the C3 AI platform. Experience with cloud platforms, machine learning, and databases is a plus.

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