Software Engineering Intern

Back to all rolesSoftware Engineering InternApplyJob detailsDepartment / EngineeringAirbase HQ, NYCIntern$25 USD - $50 USDJob OverviewAirbase builds the software platform for radio frequency spectrum licensing, coordination, and intelligence. Backed by a16z, we are a fast-moving, dual-use startup transforming wireless communication from a static, analog bottleneck into a dynamic, software-defined advantage.Today, the world’s most advanced hardware—from satellite mega-constellations to Army UAS swarms and Electronic Warfare systems—is grounded by 20th-century paperwork. Spectrum coordination relies on fragmented databases, missing systems of record, and decades of static PDFs. Airbase is fixing this. We’ve built novel AI pipelines to digitize this analog bureaucracy and translate it into a software-defined, machine-readable data layer. We are transforming the spectrum from a static bottleneck into a dynamic advantage, delivering machine-speed tactical deconfliction for the military and automated licensing for commercial innovators.What You’ll DoShip Production Code: Work alongside our founding engineers to build and deploy features using modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (React, Next.js, Node.js).Untangle the Chaos: Help build and refine the backend systems that ingest, clean, and structure messy legacy government data (PDFs, old databases) into our modern API.Visualize the Airwaves: Contribute to building dynamic, interactive user interfaces that map congested RF spectrum data so commanders and operators can make split-second decisions.Learn the Startup Playbook: Get a front-row seat to how an early-stage, a16z-backed defense tech company operates, from engineering sprints to dual-use product strategy.What We’re Looking ForTechnical Foundation: Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or you have equivalent hands-on/bootcamp experience).JavaScript Chops: Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and familiarity with modern frontend and backend frameworks (React, FastAPI, etc.).High Agency: You don’t wait to be told exactly what to do. You are scrappy, figure things out, read the documentation, and ask smart questions when you get stuck.The "Builder" Gene: You have a portfolio of personal projects, hackathon builds, or open-source contributions that prove you love to build things outside of class.Bonus PointsExperience with relational databases (PostgreSQL).An interest in aerospace, national security, or hard tech.Benefits & PerksCompetitive salary with opportunities for growth.Regular team-building events and company retreats.Airbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Upload your resume to autofill the applicationUploadFirst name *Last name *Email *Dial codePhone numberLinkedIn profilePlease upload your resume (preferably as a PDF file) *Click or drag file to uploadSupported file format: .PDF; Maximum file size: 10.49 MB; Maximum file: 1;Specific This role requires working onsite from our NYC office 5 days per week. Are you willing and able to work onsite in NYC? *For certain roles, Washington DC is also an acceptable work location. YesNoHow many years of experience do you have working in 0→1 or early‑stage startup environments? *Your answerAre you legally authorized to work in the United States? *YesNoAI disclaimerThis application process may use AI-enabled systems to support candidate evaluation based on factors such as experience, technical skills, and qualifications. All processing is carried out in accordance with applicable data protection, AI governance, and labour laws. Human oversight is maintained at all stages, and final hiring decisions are made by people. Personal data submitted as part of this application is not used to train AI models.I have read and understood the privacy...