Are you prepared to join the X team and help build the ultimate real-time information-sharing app, revolutionizing how people connect? At X, we’re on a mission to become the trusted global digital public square, committed to protecting freedom of speech and building the future unlimited interactivity. Our goal is to empower every user to freely create and share ideas, fostering open public discourse without barriers. Join us in shaping this thrilling journey where your contribution will be invaluable to our success!
Software Engineering Intern
Location: Palo Alto, CA or New York, New York (onsite)
Expected Compensation: $40-$48/hour
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Who We Are:
The Product Engineering team is responsible for directly shaping the user experience on our platform by building out most major surface areas on X including the Home Timeline, Search, Explore, Sports, Grok, Trends, Communities, Lists, Profiles, and more. We aim to develop high quality, full-stack products leveraging a full spectrum of engineering skills including building backend distributed services and data storage, processing data, developing machine learning applications, leveraging large language models and conducting online experimentation.
Who You Are:
We are looking for talented students to join us for an internship in 2025, who want to work on new product features that impact an audience at scale.
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Demonstrated excellence in the past.
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Capable of interpreting product requirements into engineering implementation plans.
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Effectively communicate with different functionalities (product, user research, design, and engineering).
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You are competent at coding, data structures, and algorithms.
Qualifications/ Requirements:
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Programming experience in modern programming languages, bonus points for Python, Java or Scala experience.
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Currently pursuing an undergraduate or masters degree in CS or Engineering-related field
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Able to commit to at least 12 weeks or more at NY or Palo Alto X Office locations
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In compliance with federal law, all offers are subject to verification of identity and eligibility to work in the US, and completion of the required employment eligibility verification form.
Top Skills
What We Do
We serve the public conversation. We believe real change starts with conversation. That’s why it matters to us that people have a free and safe space to talk. We put people first. Be you, really. That’s how we build trust. Together we’re creating a culture that’s supportive, respectful, and a pretty cool vibe. Sure, we’re not perfect, we’re people. But we’re open and honest about who we are and what we do.
Why Work With Us
Life’s not about a job, it’s about purpose. We believe real change starts with conversation. Here, your voice matters. Come as you are and together we’ll do what’s right (not what’s easy) to serve the public conversation.
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