Software Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 - Remote

Overview

We are OpenHands, an open source AI agent that can code, run commands, and integrate into real developer workflows. As a software engineering intern on the Application Team, you'll gain hands-on experience building tools that make AI-assisted development faster, more reliable, and more enjoyable for developers. Your work will shape the way developers interact with AI-powered coding tools and contribute directly to an open source project already used by engineers around the world.

In Short

• Design and implement new product features in collaboration with our engineers and designers
• Improve reliability, performance, and usability across the OpenHands app and API
• Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to our open source repositories
• Collaborate with our AI research and infrastructure teams to integrate new capabilities
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes
• Contribute ideas that make OpenHands better for developers everywhere

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science or related field (exceptional self-taught or bootcamp candidates welcome)
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or Typescript/Javascript
• Familiarity with modern web frameworks (React, Next.js, or similar)
• Understanding of software engineering fundamentals such as testing, debugging, and version control
• Interest in AI developer tools, open source, and building products for engineers
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• $8,000USD/month internship stipend
• Flexible duration (3–6 months, with potential for extension)
• Work on a fast-growing open source product used by developers worldwide
• Collaborate with experienced engineers building real-world AI tooling
• Remote-first with flexible hours to accommodate academic schedules
• Mentorship from senior engineers and opportunities for ownership
• Potential for transition to a full-time role for exceptional candidates