Engineering Intern

Immigration / Work Authorization Notice: At this time, iSpot does not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this role. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.iSpot competes for the best talent. Our compensation packages consist of salary and equity in one of Seattle’s hottest start-ups, as well as other standard benefits. Most importantly, we provide a really interesting working experience, and the chance to contribute to the success of something great.What You'll Be Part Of: At iSpot.tv, you'll join a fast-moving engineering team building the industry-leading real-time TV advertising measurement platform.This internship is intentionally designed around AI-first software development. You will work alongside senior engineers to use AI code agents to build new systems and migrate existing ones, helping accelerate how we deliver software.You will not just learn engineering. You will help shape how modern engineering gets done.You will contribute to the development and maintenance of scalable systems that process billions of TV ad impressions daily, gaining hands-on experience across backend services, data pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.Responsibilities Use AI-ML code agents (for example, Kiro, Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar) to design, build, and migrate software systemsTake ownership of clearly scoped projects, delivering working, high-quality solutionsPartner with senior engineers to rethink how systems are built using AI-assisted workflowsContribute to migrating or modernizing existing services, pipelines, or tools using AI-driven approachesWrite, test, and iterate on code with a strong emphasis on quality, maintainability, and performanceParticipate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve both code and approachDocument your work, including:What you builtHow AI was usedWhat worked and what did notShare learnings with the team to help improve overall engineering productivity and practicesQualifications And Education RequirementsCurrently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related fieldCompletion of at least two years of undergraduate coursework preferredStrong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design principlesExperience with at least one programming language (Python, Java, Go, or similar)Hands-on experience using AI coding tools (Kiro, Copilot, Codex, Claude, Cursor, etc.)Preferred SkillsPython or Java (through coursework or personal projects)Basic familiarity with SQLExposure to Git and version control conceptsExperience with Linux/command line basicsFamiliarity with any web framework or scripting is a plusStrong curiosity, willingness to learn, and ability to work through ambiguous problemsWhat Success Looks LikeYou complete one or more meaningful projects end-to-endYour work meets high quality standards (readable, tested, production-ready)You demonstrate effective use of AI tools and agents to accelerate developmentYou help document and share new patterns for AI-assisted engineeringAdditional Notes This is a hands-on, builder-focused internship, not a shadowing roleYou will be expected to take ownership and deliver real outcomesYou will work both independently and collaboratively in a remote environmentThis role is ideal for someone excited about the intersection of:AIsoftware engineeringReal-world impact at scaleTarget cash compensation range: $35/hr USD We are committed to providing competitive, market-informed compensation. The cash compensation above includes base salary, variable commission for employees in eligible roles, and annual bonus targets for eligible roles. In addition to cash compensation, all full time iSpotters are eligible to participate in iSpot’s equity plan to receive stock options. Non-exempt roles will also be eligible for (pre-approved) overtime pay. Individual compensation packages are influenced by different factors unique to each candidate, including their skills, experience, qualifications and other job-related reasons.For more information on total rewards package, go HEREHybrid & Flexible Workplace PolicyiSpot supports a hybrid and flexible workplace. Depending on location and work responsibilities, employees may be designated as full-time or part-time office-based or a fully remote employee. A hybrid work schedule indicates that you work in the office some days and work from home other days. The best hybrid workplaces allow for flexibility while also encouraging consistency.Those local or living in surrounding areas to one of our offices (Bellevue, WA or New York, NY) will work a hybrid schedule, coming into their local office 1-3 days a week. While those in a role, not office-based and located further away from our offices, will work a fully remote schedule. If you have questions regarding exact details of our hybrid & flexible workplace policy, please let your recruiter know and they will discuss with you further.If you don't feel you met every single requirement for the role, don't rule yourself out. Please apply anyway!iSpot is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. 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