[Hiring] Software Engineer Intern @Khan Academy

Role Description

We are looking for talented software engineers for our 12-week remote Summer 2027 internship program. We currently use:

• Go
• JavaScript (React / React Native, Redux, Flow)
• Google App Engine
• GraphQL

Here are some examples of recent projects our interns have done:

• Speech-to-text with push-to-talk for Khanmigo
• Rewriting the calculator widget user interface
• Creating tools for classroom teachers
• Added PhET Interactive Simulations to our content

You can read about our latest work on our Engineering Blog.

• Incremental Rewrites with GraphQL
• Our Transition to React Native
• Go + Services = One Goliath Project
• How Engineering Principles Can Help You Scale
• How to upgrade hundreds of React components without breaking production

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in computer science or a related field
• An expected graduation date in 2027 or 2028 (rising Junior or Senior)
• At least one previous software internship experience
• Ability to start in the month of May/2027 or June/2027 and have 10–12 weeks of availability for our internship
• Ability to work/live within the United States or Canada for the duration of your internship
• Ability to learn and use AI-assisted development tools to support coding, debugging, and testing
• Motivated by the Khan Academy mission “to provide a free world-class education for anyone, anywhere”
• Proven cross-cultural competency skills demonstrating self-awareness and the ability to adopt inclusive perspectives
• Eagerness to learn, educate, write code, and build products used by millions of learners and teachers
• Strong communication, thoughtfulness, and desire to give and receive regular feedback
• Empathy for learners around the world

Requirements

• Note: We welcome software engineers with experience in any and all technologies. We don't require experience in any particular language or tool.
• The target hourly rate for this position is $46.15 USD for individuals based in the US and $54.51 CAD for individuals based in Canada.
• Please apply by October 16, 2026 at 5pm PDT.

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