Software Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 (Remote)

About the Role

We are OpenHands, an open source AI agent that can code, run commands, and integrate into real developer workflows. As a Software Engineering Intern - Remote, 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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.).
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes.
• Knowledge of database systems (SQL, NoSQL).

What We Offer

• $8,000 USD/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.