Associate Software Engineer Intern Jobs in California

Abridge was founded in 2018 with the mission of powering deeper understanding in healthcare. Our AI-powered platform was purpose-built for medical conversations, improving clinical documentation efficiencies while enabling clinicians to focus on what matters most—their patients.

Our enterprise-grade technology transforms patient-clinician conversations into structured clinical notes in real-time, with deep EMR integrations. Powered by Linked Evidence and our purpose-built, auditable AI, we are the only company that maps AI-generated summaries to ground truth, helping providers quickly trust and verify the output. As pioneers in generative AI for healthcare, we are setting the industry standards for the responsible deployment of AI across health systems.

We are a growing team of practicing MDs, AI scientists, PhDs, creatives, technologists, and engineers working together to empower people and make care make more sense. We have offices located in the Mission District in San Francisco, the SoHo neighborhood of New York, and East Liberty in Pittsburgh.

We\'re looking for Software Engineering Interns to join Abridge\'s Engineering team for a 3-month internship program in Fall 2026, with the possibility of extension. You\'ll collaborate with our engineering team to build and ship real-world features that translate cutting-edge language model capabilities into dependable clinical systems. With mentorship and guidance, you\'ll gain hands-on experience designing, coding, and releasing AI-powered software that makes a meaningful impact on clinicians\' workflows.

What You\'ll Do

• Design and build end-to-end features, enhancing our existing systems and contributing to agentic LLM workflows (retrieval pipelines, structured tool use, chained LLM calls)

• Fix user-facing bugs and issues, and make quality-of-life improvements across our backend and frontend systems

• Get hands-on with evaluation frameworks that measure accuracy, robustness, and clinical reliability

• Help prototype with new models, prompting techniques, and open-source orchestration tools (LangChain, LlamaIndex, etc.)

• Develop a strong user-centric mindset, building empathy for Abridge\'s clinicians and the challenges they face

• Collaborate across cross-functional product teams — design, product, machine learning, and infrastructure — to ship features to our customers

• Receive guidance from an experienced software engineering mentor, and collaborate one-on-one with teammates within your pod

What You\'ll Bring

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field

• A strong interest in pursuing a full-time software engineering role in 2027 — high-performing interns are eligible to receive a return offer

• AI tooling is already part of how you work — you use it to write, debug, and learn faster, and you know when to trust it vs. verify

• Passion for and understanding of Abridge\'s mission

• A curious, adaptable, and proactive mindset, with a desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced startup environment

• A collaborative, low-ego mindset — we move fast, and we need team players who are eager to contribute wherever needed

Base Salary: $40/hr

Must be willing to work from our San Francisco (Potrero) or New York City (SoHo) office 5x per week.

This internship is based in our San Francisco or New York City office. Relocation to either location will be supported through reimbursements.

At Abridge, we’re transforming healthcare delivery experiences with generative AI, enabling clinicians and patients to connect in deeper, more meaningful ways. Our mission is clear: to power deeper understanding in healthcare. We’re driving real, lasting change, with millions of medical conversations processed each month.

Joining Abridge means stepping into a fast-paced, high-growth startup where your contributions truly make a difference. Our culture requires extreme ownership—every employee has the ability to (and is expected to) make an impact on our customers and our business.

Beyond individual impact, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of curious, high-achieving people in a supportive environment where success is shared, growth is constant, and feedback fuels progress. At Abridge, it’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it. Every decision is rooted in empathy, always prioritizing the needs of clinicians and patients.

We’re committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally. Whether it\'s flexible work hours, an inclusive culture, or ongoing learning opportunities, we are here to help you thrive and do the best work of your life.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact alongside passionate people who care deeply about what they do, Abridge is the place for you.

• Generous Time Off: 14 paid holidays, flexible PTO for salaried employees, and accrued time off for hourly employees

• Comprehensive Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for all full-time employees and their families.

• Generous HSA Contribution: If you choose a High Deductible Health Plan, Abridge makes monthly contributions to your HSA.

• Paid Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

• Family Forming Benefits: Resources and financial support to help you build your family.

• 401(k) Matching: Contribution matching to help invest in your future.

• Personal Device Allowance: Tax free funds for personal device usage.

• Pre-tax Benefits: Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Benefits.

• Lifestyle Wallet: Monthly contributions for fitness, professional development, coworking, and more.

• Mental Health Support: Dedicated access to therapy and coaching to help you reach your goals.

• Sabbatical Leave: Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment.

• Compensation and Equity: Competitive compensation and equity grants for full time employees.

• ... and much more!

Abridge is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

We\'re committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process. Once you submit your application, we\'ll follow up with details on how to request an accommodation for interviewing, completing any assessments, or otherwise participating in the selection process.