AI Engineer Intern
Description
Who we are
Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.
The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.
At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit or follow us on LinkedIn.
What we are looking for
Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all.
We’re searching for an AI Engineer Intern. This is a role on the fast-moving AI Platform team, where we build the platform that powers AI-initiatives across Aurora, including agents, evaluations, and coding tools.
In this role you will
Collaborate with engineers, PMs, and operations specialists across Aurora to identify pain points in existing processes or workflows
Implement AI agents and evaluations on Aurora’s AI Platform to directly address these pain points
Accelerate Aurora’s development of AI tools by generalizing learnings from implementing agents
Required qualifications
Experience with modern programming languages such as Python and C++
Experience with AI coding tools such as Claude Code, Codex, or OpenCode
Foundational understanding of Agentic AI principles and concepts
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field
Desirable qualifications
Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Experience with agentic frameworks such as LangGraph/DeepAgents or Claude Agent SDK
Experience with agentic evaluation platforms and frameworks such as Langsmith and Harbor
Experience in Project/Program Management
Compensation
The hourly pay rate for this internship in Mountain View or Seattle is:
$52.00 per hour for interns pursuing a bachelor’s degree
The hourly pay rate for this internship in Pittsburgh is:
$47.00 per hour for interns pursuing a bachelor’s degree
Working at Aurora
At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.
We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy, and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, Aurorans are expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week, with some roles requiring more frequent in-office presence, up to 5 days per week, based on operational needs.
Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.
Our commitment to safety
At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.
Our commitment to inclusion
Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech.
For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.
Skills
As published by ashby · 15 questions · 2 written answers
Basics
Name, Email, Resume, Location, Current Education Information
Short answers (4)
- Preferred Name
- Phone Number
- LinkedIn Profile optional
- Website Link (github, portfolio, other) optional
Pick from a list (9)
- Which degree are you currently pursuing?
- When is your expected graduation?
- Are you currently authorized to work lawfully in the United States?
- Will you now, or in the future, require Aurora to sponsor you for an employment-based visa in order to employ you (e.g. H-1B visa)?
- Our summer internship requires a full-time commitment for 12 consecutive weeks, starting in either May or June 2027. Will you be able to commit to the full duration of the program?
- Our internship program requires working onsite at one of our offices for the full duration of the program. Please select your preferred location.
- How would you describe your technical understanding and experience with AI Agents (e.g., architecture, context management, tool integration like MCP, and real-world agents like Claude Code)?
- Which best describes your experience using AI coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, Codex) in your development workflow?
- What is your experience writing software independently without AI assistance? optional
Written answers (2)
- Which technical skills, tools, or industry areas do you hope to develop most during this internship?
- Share one project or initiative you built, created, or led that you are most proud of.
