Software Development Lifecycle Intern

About Modular At Modular, we're on a mission to revolutionize AI infrastructure by systematically rebuilding the AI software stack from the ground up.

Our team, made up of industry leaders and experts, is building cutting-edge, modular infrastructure that simplifies AI development and deployment.

By rethinking the complexities of AI systems, we're empowering everyone to unlock AI's full potential and tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges.

If you're passionate about shaping the future of AI and creating tools that make a real difference in people's lives, we want you on our team.

You can read about our culture and careers to understand how we work and what we value.

What You Will Work On: As an intern on the SDLC team, you will help improve the developer experience and reliability of how Modular builds, tests, ships, and maintains software.

You will work on developer tooling, CI/CD pipelines, build and release automation, and the systems that keep engineering teams productive.

You will collaborate closely with Platform Engineering partners and feature teams to identify friction points, improve build and test performance, and strengthen the quality signals that protect our releases.

LOCATION: Candidates based in the United States are welcome to apply.

To support growth and collaboration, all interns will work in a hybrid capacity at our Los Altos, CA office (minimum 2 days per week on-site) with relocation assistance provided for out-of-state candidates.

What You Will Learn: * How modern build, test, and release systems are designed and operated at scale.

* Practical experience improving CI reliability, build systems, and developer tooling.

* How to measure and improve engineering systems using clear metrics and feedback loops.

About You: * Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree with graduation expected by Spring 2027 at the latest.

* Experience with C++ or Python.

* You have strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to articulate your thoughts clearly and professionally.

* You are detail-oriented and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

* You have a strong demonstrated interest in working with people, and an eagerness to learn about the AI/ML industry.

* You can demonstrate creativity and curiosity for solving complex problems, a team-oriented attitude that enables you to work well with others, and alignment with our culture.

What Modular brings to the table: * Amazing Team.

We are a progressive and agile team with some of the industry's best engineering and product leaders.

* Competitive Compensation.

We offer very strong compensation packages, including stock options.

We want people to be focused on their best work and believe in tailoring compensation plans to meet the needs of our workforce.

* Team Building Events.

We organize regular team onsites and local meetups in Los Altos, CA.

Working at Modular will enable you to grow quickly as you work alongside incredibly motivated and talented people who have high standards, possess a growth mindset, and a purpose to truly change the world.

The estimated base hourly range for this role is $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 USD.

The salary for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of permissible, non-discriminatory job-related factors, which include but are not limited to education, training, work experience, business needs, or market demands.

This range may be modified in the future.

For candidates who fall outside of the listed requirements, we nevertheless encourage you to apply as we may have openings that are lower/higher level than the ones advertised.