Artificial Intelligence Internship, Skylight Team

On-site in Seattle: Persons in these roles are expected to work from our offices in Seattle. 

Compensation Range: $94,320 - $140,000*
*Compensation dependent upon degree attained 

Who You Are:

We are seeking a motivated and passionate Software Engineering Intern to join the Skylight Engineering Team for the summer. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects, learn from experienced engineers, and contribute to protecting marine life.

Ai2 Internship Information:

• Duration: 12 weeks
• Start date: Flexible 
• Candidates: An undergraduate student with strong software engineering fundamentals and a passion for building products with impact. 

To see more about our current, future, and past interns, check out our internship page on our website!

Who We Are: 

Skylight is one of Ai2's groundbreaking AI for Conservation programs, dedicated to protecting the world’s oceans by combating illegal fishing. Our advanced AI-powered platform delivers real-time vessel detections and actionable insights that empower enforcement agencies globally to protect marine ecosystems.

With Skylight’s cutting-edge AI technology and analytics, those working to safeguard marine life can quickly identify illegal fishing activities, ensuring that our oceans remain healthy and resilient.  By supporting more effective enforcement and compliance, we play a vital role in preserving marine life and ensuring the health of our oceans for generations to come.

Read more about the Skylight program at our website here

Why Skylight?

At Skylight, we are dedicated to using AI to solve some of the world’s biggest problems. Our mission-driven team values collaboration, impact, and openness. As an intern, you’ll be part of an inclusive and supportive environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter.

Your Next Challenge:

• Collaborate with the engineering team to develop, test, and deploy software tools that support Skylight's mission.
• Work on and ship production code for real-world projects involving data pipelines, web applications, or satellite imagery processing.
• Gain hands-on experience with technologies such as Typescript, Python, React, Kafka, Mapbox, ElasticSearch, MongoDB, and cloud platforms like Google Cloud.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions, technical discussions, and code reviews.
• Contribute to the development of tools or features that improve Skylight’s impact on marine conservation.

What You’ll Need:

• Rising junior or senior pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Passion for software engineering and interest in environmental conservation.
• A strong foundation in any modern programming language.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn new technologies and tackle technical challenges.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Interest in the full product development process, including engaging with users to understand their needs and gather feedback to improve products.

What You’ll Gain:

• Real-world experience in software engineering and exposure to state-of-the-art AI tools.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals who are leaders in their fields.
• Insight into how technology is used to address critical environmental challenges.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on global marine conservation efforts.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time. 
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. 
• The ability to observe details at close range.
• Can work under deadlines.

A Little More About Ai2:

The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence is a non-profit research institute in Seattle founded by Paul Allen. We have a beautiful office right on Lake Union; catered lunches; smart, friendly and helpful co-workers. We are right next to multiple mountain ranges, oceans, and forests, that make for a vibrant outdoor scene. 

The core mission of Ai2 is to contribute to humanity through high-impact research in