C3 AI

Software Engineer - Intern (Summer 2027) at C3 AI (Redwood City California, United States)

C3 AI· Redwood City California, United States·

Job description

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 2027 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 Forward Deployed 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: $8,000 - $10,000 USD per month.

At the office, we offer a fully stocked kitchen with catered lunches, a free on-site gym membership, biweekly social hour 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.

Why work at C3 AI

  • Culture highlights: Emphasizes a culture of curiosity, integrity, collective intelligence, and innovation. Described as a team-oriented environment where employees solve "previously unsolvable" problems. c3.ai
  • Remote/hybrid/office policy: Offers a mix of on-site and remote roles. Major offices in Redwood City (HQ), Guadalajara (second-largest engineering hub), and others across the US, Europe, and Asia. c3.ai
  • Notable perks:
    • Equity: Restricted stock units (RSUs) granted to all full-time employees.
    • Education: Full tuition coverage for a master’s degree in computer science from the University of Illinois; $25,000 cash bonus, 15% raise, and stock grant upon completion.
    • Parental Leave: Up to 10–12 weeks paid leave for mothers, 4 weeks for all parents.
    • Time Off: 15 days PTO (increasing with tenure) plus 10 paid holidays.
    • Health: Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage; global health insurance for business travelers.
    • Retirement: 401K plan via Charles Schwab.
    • Continuous Learning: Monthly training sessions, weekly lunch-and-learns, and bonuses for completing online courses.
  • Engineering culture: Strong focus on full-stack, scalable enterprise AI applications. Interns and early professionals receive mentorship, bonuses for self-learning, and support for professional development. c3.ai

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