Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2026)

About Plaud Inc.

Plaud is building the world's most trusted AI work companion for professionals to elevate productivity and performance through note-taking solutions, loved by over 1,500,000 users worldwide since 2023. With a mission to amplify human intelligence, Plaud is building the next-generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize what you say, hear, see, and think.

Plaud Inc. is a Delaware-incorporated, San Francisco-based company pushing the boundary of human–AI intelligence through a hardware–software combination. With ISO 27001, ISO 27701, GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA, and EN 18031 compliance, Plaud is committed to the highest standards of data security and privacy protection.

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Why You Should Join Us

Plaud is building the next generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize intelligence from what people say, hear, see, and think.

• Plaud is a bootstrapped, skyrocketing, profitable company with a $250M revenue run rate achieved in just three years.

• Define the next-gen paradigm for human-AI interaction.

• Gain exposure to cutting-edge AI for Pro tools and play a direct role in our global expansion.

• Work with passionate teammates who value innovation, collaboration, and customer success.

• Grow your career in a culture that champions continuous learning and fast career development.

• Market-competitive compensation, global exposure, and a vibrant, creativity-fueled work atmosphere.

What you will do

• 3 to 6 months internship program (commit at least 3 days per week)

• Work on production-level systems that directly impact real users

• Design, build, test, and deploy features across the stack (frontend, backend, or infrastructure depending on your strengths)

• Collaborate closely with product managers and designers to turn requirements into scalable solutions

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code

• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions with senior engineers

What We’re Looking For

• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, systems)

• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, Go, or C++)

• Familiarity with web development, APIs, or distributed systems is a plus

• Ability to learn fast, ask good questions, and take ownership

• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience building real-world, high-impact systems

• Mentorship from experienced engineers

• Exposure to modern engineering practices and architecture

• Opportunity for return offer / full-time conversion (subject to performance)