Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2026) at Notion

San Francisco, California, United States

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InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

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Technology, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or another related field. Must graduate before July 2027
Previous internship experience
Working towards proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Typescript, Node.js, Go, Python, Java, Swift, Rust, or Kotlin
Ability to work in NY or SF office during May - September (based on summer schedule), including Anchor Days (Mondays and Thursdays)
Thoughtful problem-solving: Clear understanding of context, decompose tricky problems, work towards clean solutions independently or with teammates, comfortable asking for help
Find large challenges exciting and enjoy discovering problems as much as solving them
Ability to problem-solve and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
For backend internship: Passion for learning how parts of a system fit together (user interface to data model); familiarity with relational databases like Postgres or MySQL is a plus
For frontend internship: Passion for learning technologies (CSS, Javascript, & React) and best practices in front-end architecture (performance, accessibility, usability)
Put users first: Think critically about implications of building, understand reach comes with responsibility
Not ideological about technology: View technologies and languages as tradeoffs, can learn new ones
Empathetic communication: Communicate nuanced ideas clearly, whether explaining technical decisions in writing or otherwise

Responsibilities

Write clean, secure, tested, and documented code
Design & enhance the Notion platform with new capabilities, as and when the need arises
Design, develop, and own new product functionality and/or infrastructure leveraging modern frameworks and tooling
Develop, fix, and debug software for web services, databases, applications, tools, networks
Work closely with team and mentor to build and ship impactful projects driving value to customers and engineers

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Clean CodeSecure CodingUnit TestingCode DocumentationSoftware DesignProduct DevelopmentInfrastructure DevelopmentModern Frameworks

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this internship remote or does it require in-office work?

This is a hybrid internship requiring work from Notion's NY or SF offices, with all team members required to be in-office on Mondays and Thursdays (Anchor Days), and certain teams may need additional days. The internship runs May to September based on your summer schedule.

What programming languages or skills are required for this internship?

You need to be working towards proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Typescript, Node.js, Go, Python, Java, Swift, Rust, or Kotlin. Key skills include thoughtful problem-solving, decomposing tricky problems, and adapting in a fast-paced environment.

What are the eligibility requirements for this Software Engineer Intern role?

You must be pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, graduating before July 2027, and have previous internship experience.

What is the duration of the Notion Software Engineer Internship?

The 12-week internship takes place from May to September, based on your summer schedule.

What is the company culture like at Notion for interns?

Notion emphasizes in-person collaboration as essential to its culture, with interns paired with a mentor and working closely with the team on impactful projects across product engineering, mobile, infrastructure, and security.

Notion

Versatile productivity and collaboration platform

About Notion

Notion is a workspace platform designed to enhance productivity and collaboration for a wide range of users, from startups to large enterprises. It combines various tools into a single platform, allowing teams to write, plan, and share their work efficiently. Users can start with a free version and upgrade to paid plans as their needs grow. Key features include customizable notes and documents, project management tools, and a drag-and-drop interface for easy page creation. Notion also includes an AI-powered Q&A feature that provides instant answers to user queries, helping to centralize knowledge. The platform supports multiple languages and has a strong global community that contributes content and organizes events.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$325.9MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees