--- title: 'Cohort 0 at Replit' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/cohort-0-replit-foster-city-9qgx2vpykne6' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Cohort 0 at Replit - **Company:** [Replit](https://feeny.ai/companies/replit) - **Location:** Foster City, CA - **Employment:** internship - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-09-05 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/replit/2c147ccb-2557-40f8-aab9-64422cef220c ## Job description Replit is the agentic software creation platform that enables anyone to build applications using natural language. With millions of users worldwide, Replit is democratizing software development by removing traditional barriers to application creation. ## About the Role Join Replit's key teams across the company, such as AI Research, Strategic Finance, or the Office of the CEO, for a unique paid internship built for sharp quantitative and creative minds. You will work alongside our top executives, in addition to world-class engineers, designers, and finance team on some of the hardest problems in AI-native software creation and accelerating key areas of our business. We are creating a dedicated track for students with strong mathematical backgrounds because the problems we are solving sit at the intersection of deep math and applied AI, including agent reasoning, systems optimization, and improving how our models learn and perform at scale. Your work will directly shape how millions of users build software. You Will: - Contribute to real engineering problems that push the boundaries of AI-powered software creation - Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers on infrastructure that powers Replit's platform - Prototype novel approaches to problems in AI, systems, or tooling where mathematical rigor is the differentiator - Ship work that impacts millions of developers globally, in an environment where your ideas are heard and often implemented Required Skills and Experience: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, Physics, or a related quantitative field - At least one semester of schooling remaining after the internship - Demonstrated excellence in competitive mathematics such as IMO and IOI, quantitative research, or advanced coursework - Genuine curiosity about AI, agent systems, company building, or developer tooling - Extremely bullish on Replit and the future of AI-native software creation. We would love to see what you have built on the platform What We Value: - First-principles thinking: Ability to break down complex problems from the ground up and reason about them rigorously - Mathematical intuition: Strong grasp of the underlying math behind machine learning, optimization, or systems - Self-directed and autonomous: Capable of working independently while collaborating well with cross-functional teams - Strong communication: Ability to explain complex quantitative concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences - Curiosity and speed: Genuine excitement for hard problems and the drive to iterate quickly Full-Time Employee Benefits Include: 💰 Competitive Salary & Equity 💹 401(k) Program with a 4% match (US Only) ⚕️ Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 🩼 Short Term and Long Term Disability 🚼 Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave 🏝 Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays 🚗 Commuter Benefits (In-Office & US Only) 📱 Monthly Wellness Stipend 🧑‍💻 Autonomous Work Environment 🖥 In Office Set-Up Reimbursement (In-Office Only) 🚀 Quarterly Team Gatherings ☕ In Office Amenities (In-Office Only) Want to learn more about what we are up to? - Self-driving Company https://replit.com/blog/self-driving-company - Replit Agent at Scale https://replit.com/blog/evaluating-and-improving-agent-at-scale - AI Adoption https://replit.com/blog/ai-adoption - Build Open-Source Apps https://replit.com/build/open-source-app-builder Interviewing + Culture at Replit - Operating Principles https://blog.replit.com/operating-principles - Reasons not to work at Replit https://blog.replit.com/reasons-not-to-join-replit To achieve our mission of making programming more accessible around the world, we need our team to be representative of the world. We welcome your unique perspective and experiences in shaping this product. We encourage people from all kinds of backgrounds to apply, including and especially candidates from underrepresented and non-traditional backgrounds. ## About Replit ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Replit is an agentic creation platform that enables anyone to turn ideas into real, working software using AI-powered tools, a collaborative browser-based IDE, and full-stack infrastructure. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series D) - **Headquarters**: Foster City, California, United States - **Founded**: 2016 - **Founders**: Amjad Masad, Haya Odeh, Faris Masad ## Core Business - Primary industry/industries: Developer Tools, AI-Powered Software Development, Cloud-Based IDE - Target customers: Individual developers, learners, non-programmers, enterprise teams (B2B, B2C) - Mission or purpose statement: To empower one billion creators by making software creation more accessible, immediate, and real, regardless of technical background. ## Products & Services - **Replit Agent (Agent 4)**: An AI agent that writes production-ready code, evolves it, and handles the coordination and execution of building apps. Users describe and publish projects using natural language. - **Collaborative IDE**: A browser-based, full-stack integrated development environment that allows real-time coding and collaboration, with no local setup required. - **Replit Platform (Core)**: A full-stack cloud solution including built-in services for Authentication, Database, Hosting, and Monitoring, enabling scalable app development from day one. - **Integrations**: Connects to 100+ services and APIs, including OpenAI, Stripe, and Google Workspace. - **Enterprise Controls**: Features include SSO/SAML, SOC 2 compliance, admin controls, and secure screening services. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (Series D) - **Key Metric**: Total Funding of $872M raised (as of latest Series D); over 50 million users on the platform. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not detailed in search results, but the company is well-funded at the Series D stage with a strong investor base. - **Growth Signals**: Over 50 million creators on the platform; rapid adoption of AI Agent capabilities; expansion into enterprise with Forward Deployed Engineering; active hiring across 28+ open roles as of mid-2026. ## Competitive Advantages - **Agentic Creation**: The "Agent 4" feature allows non-programmers to build and ship software through natural language, radically lowering the barrier to entry. - **All-in-One Platform**: Combines IDE, AI, hosting, database, authentication, and monitoring in a single, browser-based environment, eliminating setup friction. - **Full-Stack Infrastructure**: Offers scalable services (Auth, DB, Hosting) that work out of the box, enabling rapid prototyping and deployment without DevOps overhead. - **Massive User Base**: 50M+ creators provide a strong network effect and a rich ecosystem for learning and sharing. ## Strategic Focus - **Democratizing Software Creation**: Focus on making software creation as intuitive as using a smartphone, targeting the "next billion creators" beyond traditional developers. - **AI-Native Development**: Prioritizing AI agents (Agent 4) that handle complex coding and coordination, allowing humans to focus on ideas and planning. - **Enterprise Adoption**: Building enterprise-grade security (SOC 2, SSO) and dedicated Forward Deployed Engineering teams to capture business customers. - **Platform Ecosystem**: Expanding integrations and third-party services to make the platform a central hub for all software creation needs. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as a place for "builders who care about craft, speed, and making things that matter." The company values "ideas first. Proof matters. Momentum wins." - **Work Style**: "In person, on purpose." Replit emphasizes working from its HQ in Foster City, believing that proximity accelerates decisions and improves work quality. It operates a hybrid model with a strong in-office expectation. - **Compensation & Benefits**: - Competitive salary, equity, and performance bonus - Health, dental, and vision insurance with HSA contributions ($2k individual / $4k family) - 24 weeks paid birth-parent leave; 12 weeks paid bonding and family care leave - 401K with company matching - $1,000 annual learning & development reimbursement - Monthly wellness stipend, commuter benefits, and in-office meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Flexible time off and paid sick leave - **Engineering Culture**: Strong emphasis on building resilient, scalable systems (Kubernetes, GCP). Roles like Staff Infrastructure Engineer and GRC Engineer indicate a mature, security-conscious engineering environment. ## Sources 1. [replit.com/careers](https://replit.com/careers) 2. [replit.com/about](https://replit.com/about) 3. [replit.com](https://replit.com/) 4. [tryjeremy.com/companies/replit](https://tryjeremy.com/companies/replit) 5. 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