Software Engineer Intern (Fall 2026)

About Us

Notion offers a collaborative AI workspace designed to unify knowledge, projects, meetings, and AI tools in one place, making work more efficient and cohesive. Serving millions globally, Notion emphasizes durability, craftsmanship, and human-centric work, aiming to define future work standards in the AI era through innovative AI-powered systems and automation.

Role Overview

As part of our inaugural engineering internship program, you will contribute to shaping Notion's future by enhancing performance and reliability. During this 12-week internship from September 14 to December 4, based at our San Francisco office, you will collaborate closely with mentors and teams on AI-native software projects that significantly impact users and developers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop clear, secure, well-tested, and documented code.
• Design and improve Notion's product capabilities with an AI-centric approach.
• Build, troubleshoot, and debug software across the stack, including web services, databases, and applications, utilizing modern frameworks and tools.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or related fields, with graduation expected before Summer 2027.
• Prior internship experience is preferred.
• Proficiency or progressing proficiency in one or more programming languages such as TypeScript, Node.js, or Python.
• Enthusiasm for tackling complex challenges and a passion for problem identification and resolution.
• Adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Availability to work on-site in San Francisco for the internship duration, aligning with the fall semester schedule.

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Strong interest and experience with AI technologies including Large Language Models, embeddings, and machine learning prototypes.
• Analytical problem solver who starts by comprehending context, capable of breaking down difficult problems to find elegant solutions solo or collaboratively. Open to seeking guidance when necessary.
• User-focused mindset, mindful of the real-world impact and responsibilities accompanying wide-reaching software.
• Flexible technology adopter who values practical trade-offs over rigid preferences, eager to learn new languages and frameworks.
• Effective and empathetic communicator in both written and verbal forms, able to articulate complex ideas and engage constructively in discussions.
• Collaborative team member who values joint achievement, continuous learning, and mutual support.

Additional Advantages

• Familiarity with the tech stack, including TypeScript, React, and Python.
• Knowledge of pioneering computing visionaries such as Ada Lovelace, Douglas Engelbart, and Alan Kay.
• Interests beyond technology, including arts, history, or social sciences.

Compensation and Commitment

We provide competitive compensation packages including cash, equity, and benefits tailored by role complexity, location, and experience. For San Francisco-based interns, hourly rates approximate $57 for bachelor's and $61 for master's students.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We embrace diversity and encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of background or identity. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application and hiring process upon request. Our equal opportunity policies ensure nondiscriminatory hiring without regard to legally protected characteristics, including consideration of applicants with criminal histories in compliance with laws.