Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

Viant is seeking a motivated Engineering Intern to join our Engineering organization for Summer 2026. This internship provides hands-on experience working on real systems that power Viant’s AI-driven, CTV-focused programmatic advertising platform.

As an Engineering Intern, you will collaborate with experienced software engineers to design, build, test, and improve scalable systems across our DSP, data pipelines, and internal platforms. This role is ideal for students who are eager to learn, curious about large-scale systems, and excited to apply classroom knowledge to real-world problems.

THE DAY-TO-DAY

• Contribute to the development of software features and services used at Viant

• Assist with designing, implementing, testing, and documenting code under the guidance of senior engineers

• Participate in code reviews, team standups, sprint planning, and technical discussions

• Debug and troubleshoot issues across applications, services, or data workflows

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Data, and Platform teams to support business initiatives

• Learn and apply industry best practices related to software development, scalability, performance, and reliability

GREAT TO HAVE

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

• Strong understanding of core programming concepts and data structures

• Experience with at least one programming language such as Python, Java, Go, C++, or JavaScript

• Familiarity with basic software development tools such as Git, IDEs, and debugging tools

• Exposure to backend systems, distributed systems, or data engineering concepts

• Experience with SQL, APIs, cloud platforms (GCP or AWS), or containerization tools

• Interest in ad tech, data platforms, machine learning, or large-scale systems

• Ability to learn quickly, take feedback, and work effectively in a collaborative team environment

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

 

Viant Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: DSP) is a leader in CTV and AI-powered programmatic advertising, dedicated to driving innovation in digital marketing. Viant’s omnichannel platform built for CTV allows marketers to plan, execute and measure their campaigns with unmatched precision and efficiency. With the launch of ViantAI, Viant is building the future of fully autonomous advertising solutions, empowering advertisers to achieve their boldest goals. Viant was recently awarded Best AI-Powered Advertising Solution and Best Demand-Side Platform by MarTech Breakthrough, Great Place to Work® certification and received the Business Intelligence Group’s AI Excellence Award. Learn more at viantinc.com.

 

Viant is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit.  Viant prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.  Viant also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

 

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