Software Engineer Intern (Fall 2026)

About Notion

Notion is an AI-powered collaborative workspace designed to integrate knowledge, projects, meetings, and AI tools into a single platform. Millions of individuals, teams, and enterprises rely on Notion to enhance clarity, speed, and cohesion in their work. Notion's employees, called Notinos, embody the mission to shape the future of work in the AI era by building meaningful, durable solutions that prioritize human collaboration over mere feature releases.

Internship Overview

As a part of the inaugural engineering internship cohort, you will contribute to projects that build the foundation for Notion's future innovation. Over a 12-week period, from September 14 to December 4, you will collaborate closely with a mentor and the engineering team in the San Francisco office to develop and launch AI-native features that enhance the experiences of millions of Notion users.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop clean, secure, well-tested, and well-documented codebases.
• Design and expand Notion's products by integrating AI-first features.
• Contribute across the full technology stack including web services, databases, applications, and tools using up-to-date frameworks and development tools.

Candidate Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Computer Science, Engineering, or related disciplines, with the intention to graduate before Summer 2027.
• Prior internship experience is preferred.
• Proficient or working towards proficiency in programming languages such as TypeScript, Node.js, or Python.
• Strong enthusiasm for tackling complex challenges, problem identification, and problem solving.
• Adaptability in a fast-changing, dynamic work environment.
• Availability to work onsite in San Francisco from September 14 to December 4 in accordance with the fall semester schedule.

Essential Skills

• Passion for AI: Experience or interest in building or prototyping solutions using AI technologies including large language models, embeddings, or machine learning.
• Analytical problem solving: Ability to clearly understand context, break down complicated problems, and methodically reach solutions independently or collaboratively.
• User-centric mindset: Careful consideration of how technical decisions impact real users and understanding the responsibility that comes with broad influence.
• Flexible technology approach: Open to learning and working with various tools and programming languages without rigid preferences.
• Effective communication: Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly in both written and verbal formats and engage constructively with others, especially during disagreements.
• Collaborative spirit: Enjoys working in teams, values cross-functional cooperation, and seeks personal and collective growth.

Additional Advantages

• Experience with technologies in Notion's stack, e.g., TypeScript, React, Python.
• Familiarity with influential computing pioneers and their contributions.
• Diverse interests in areas outside technology such as art, history, or social sciences.

Compensation and Equal Opportunity

Notion offers competitive pay, equity, and benefits. For this role located in San Francisco, hourly compensation is approximately $57 for Bachelor's degree candidates and $61 for Master's degree candidates. Notion is committed to equal employment opportunities and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process upon request.

Additional Notes on AI

While not all roles require deep AI expertise, Notinos are expected to be curious, eager to experiment, and keen to use AI as a collaborative tool to enhance their work. AI fluency is explicitly required for certain positions.