Internship - Software Engineering

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Overland AI is transforming land operations for modern defense through autonomous vehicle and machine learning technologies.

The company is seeking Software Engineering Interns for Summer 2027 to work on open-ended, high-impact projects supporting autonomous systems, collaborating with mentors and engineering teams across mission autonomy, perception and machine learning, platforms, planning, and command-and-control interfaces.

Responsibilities

As an intern, you will tackle real, open-ended problems that directly contribute to our mission of building autonomous systems for the most challenging environments Working closely with a mentor and our engineering team, you will apply your knowledge and grow your skills through high-impact projects Builds the core autonomous mission execution capabilities that enable ground vehicles to independently navigate, adapt, and complete objectives in complex off-road environments without direct operator control Develops the machine learning models and sensor processing pipelines that allow vehicles to understand and interpret terrain, obstacles, and their surroundings in real time Owns the foundational software infrastructure, developer tooling, and systems that power the OverDrive autonomy stack and enable other engineering teams to build and deploy reliably Designs the decision-making and path planning algorithms that determine how vehicles navigate terrain, react to dynamic conditions, and execute tactical maneuvers Creates the intuitive OverWatch command-and-control interface that gives operators and commanders real-time situational awareness and precise coordination of autonomousvehicles

Qualifications: Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering,robotics, or a similar STEM field Project-level experience with Python, C++, or Rust Exceptional command of engineering fundamentals Hands-on engineering experience through internships, personal projects, work, or teams Ability to manage a complex technical project and take it through execution Ability to learn and apply state-of-the-art techniques to technical projects Excellent written and verbal communication This position may involve access to export-controlled technology.

Employment is contingent on the ability to comply with U.S. export control laws

Benefits: Direct ownership and impact Mentorship from industry-leading engineers Complimentary snacks & refreshments available on-site Company events with Leadership team You may also be eligible for relocation support.