Internship - Software Engineering
Summer 2027 software engineering interns at Overland AI work onsite in Seattle, tackling open-ended projects across teams like Mission Autonomy, Perception/ML, Platforms, Behaviors & Planning, and C2 — all supporting autonomous off-road ground vehicle systems. Requires Python, C++, or Rust experience; hourly pay of $28–$40 based on academic level.
- Compensation
- $28–$40 / hr
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, or a similar STEM field
- Project-level experience with Python, C++, or Rust
- Exceptional command of engineering fundamentals
- Hands-on engineering experience through internships, personal projects, work, or teams
- Ability to manage a complex technical project and take it through execution
- Ability to learn and apply state-of-the-art techniques to technical projects
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Able to work full-time, onsite in Seattle for a minimum of 10–14 consecutive weeks
- Ability to comply with U.S. export control laws (role may involve access to export-controlled technology)
Full description
Role Summary
At Overland AI, we believe the hardest problems demand exceptional teams. We're excited to offer software engineering internship opportunities for the Summer of 2027. As an intern, you will tackle real, open-ended problems that directly contribute to our mission of building autonomous systems for the most challenging environments. Working closely with a mentor and our engineering team, you will apply your knowledge and grow your skills through high-impact projects.
You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly. Software internships are available across the company within different teams such as Mission Autonomy, Perception & Machine Learning, Platforms, Behaviors and Planning, C2 and Interfaces.
Please note: these roles require you to work onsite at our Seattle location.
Minimum Qualifications
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, or a similar STEM field
- Project-level experience with Python, C++, or Rust
- Exceptional command of engineering fundamentals
- Hands-on engineering experience through internships, personal projects, work, or teams
- Ability to manage a complex technical project and take it through execution
- Ability to learn and apply state-of-the-art techniques to technical projects
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Able to work full-time, onsite for a minimum of 10–14 consecutive weeks
Various Teams:
Mission Autonomy - Builds the core autonomous mission execution capabilities that enable ground vehicles to independently navigate, adapt, and complete objectives in complex off-road environments without direct operator control.
Perception/ML - Develops the machine learning models and sensor processing pipelines that allow vehicles to understand and interpret terrain, obstacles, and their surroundings in real time.
Platforms - Owns the foundational software infrastructure, developer tooling, and systems that power the OverDrive autonomy stack and enable other engineering teams to build and deploy reliably.
Behaviors and Planning - Designs the decision-making and path planning algorithms that determine how vehicles navigate terrain, react to dynamic conditions, and execute tactical maneuvers.
C2 and Interfaces - Creates the intuitive OverWatch command-and-control interface that gives operators and commanders real-time situational awareness and precise coordination of autonomous vehicles.
Internship Term Windows
Spring (January – April)