Associate Engineer Internship

1 Month ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

Highspot is seeking a part-time Associate Software Engineer intern to contribute to the development of AI-driven capabilities within their products. The intern will collaborate with various teams to build customer-facing AI features, troubleshoot technical issues, and contribute to documentation. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of AI/ML concepts and programming skills. They will work in the Seattle, WA office at least two days a week. The role involves designing, developing, and shipping features, writing automated tests, and participating in code reviews. They should be values-driven, curious, resourceful, and passionate about creating innovative technology.

Must have:

Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts and algorithms
Proficiency in programming languages like TypeScript, Python, or Ruby
Strong problem-solving skills with a collaborative mindset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working in UNIX-based systems

Good to have:

Experience or interest in large language models (LLMs)
Experience in prompt engineering or tools such as LangChain

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Job Details

About Highspot

Highspot is pioneering the category that is fundamentally changing the way companies increase sales productivity. On a mission to transform the way millions of people work with sales enablement, Highspot is committed to building breakthrough software with a spark of magic. We believe a great place to work is about more than the work – it’s about what the company stands for, and how it authentically represents its values in the real world. To this end, we have put intentional focus on creating equitable workspaces for each of our employees. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels a deep sense of belonging and is empowered to be an agent of change, with the ability to transform themselves, their workplace, and their world.

About the Role

We’re very proud of our customer loyalty and our rapid growth. With this growth comes the need to scale our platform and continuously deliver innovative, high-quality features powered by artificial intelligence. We’re looking for a part-time Associate Software Engineer intern to help build AI-driven capabilities across our products.

Our ideal candidate is currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. / M.Sc. in Computer Science or a similar field, with strong software engineering fundamentals and exposure to machine learning or AI. You'll collaborate closely with Designers, Product Managers, and Engineers from diverse teams to build customer-facing AI features, contributing directly to solving complex problems and enhancing user experiences. You should be values-driven, curious, resourceful, and passionate about creating innovative technology.

What You'll Do

Work collaboratively with diverse, experienced development teams at our Seattle, WA office (minimum Monday and Wednesday in-office required).
Partner cross-functionally with Engineers, Designers, and Product Managers to design, develop, and ship features — including AI-driven features — that customers love.
Build clean, reusable, and maintainable code, ensuring high-quality solutions that integrate with our enterprise observability tools.
Write automated tests and collaborate with QA to maintain high software quality.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to enhance customer experience.
Contribute to technical documentation, both internal and external.
Actively participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, stand-ups, design sessions, retrospectives, and project planning.
Develop and integrate AI models or leverage existing AI/ML services to power innovative product features.

Your Background

Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts and algorithms, with practical application experience.
Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as TypeScript, Python, or Ruby.
Strong problem-solving skills, with a collaborative mindset and desire to learn.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience or keen interest in large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, or tools such as LangChain is a plus.
Comfortable working in UNIX-based systems.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, ethnicity, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or invisible disability status, political affiliation, veteran status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

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