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Software Dev Engineer II (Python)

Redmond, WA · On-site

$60 - $68/hr

Since our founding in 1975, helping investors achieve their goals has been our main reason for ... * 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience * 5+ years of ...

Tessera Labs

Backed by Foundation Capital and led by a world-class founding team, we build multi-agent AI ... Previous internship or project experience in frontend development and design is a plus. No third ...

Crane Company

Sustaining Engineering Intern

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$16 - $20.75/hr

... founding in 1855. Today, Crane is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered components for ... Participation in group project with other cross-functional interns. * Philanthropy opportunities to ...

Crane Company

Sustaining Engineering Intern

Cincinnati, OH

$16 - $20.75/hr

... founding in 1855. Today, Crane is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered components for ... Participation in group project with other cross-functional interns. * Philanthropy opportunities to ...

ASM

Engineer, Field Service (Early Careers)

Austin, TX · On-site

After completing your training, you'll transition into a founding member of a newly established ... Internship, coop, senior design project, lab research, or handson technical experience * Ability to ...

Crane Company

Sustaining Engineering Intern

Cincinnati, OH

$16 - $20.75/hr

... founding in 1855. Today, Crane is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered components for ... Participation in group project with other cross-functional interns. * Philanthropy opportunities to ...

Crane Company

Sustaining Engineering Intern

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$16 - $20.75/hr

... founding in 1855. Today, Crane is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered components for ... Participation in group project with other cross-functional interns. * Philanthropy opportunities to ...

Quanta Services

Design Engineer - Civil

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Since our founding in 1998, we have earned a reputation for delivering outstanding, accurate ... Required 2.5+ years of relevant experience (not internships) * US driver's license and US work ...

Ametek

Electrical Engineer

Athens, OH

Ambition demonstrated by cooperative education, internships or other informal work experience is ... ABOUT US Since our founding in 1974, Sunpower has been the world leader in free-piston Stirling ...

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How much do internship founding engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship founding engineer in the United States is $19.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Founding Engineer vs Software Engineering Intern?

AspectInternship Founding EngineerSoftware Engineering Intern
CredentialsTypically students or recent graduates with foundational coding skillsStudents or early-career individuals learning software development
Work EnvironmentStartups or early-stage companies, often in collaborative, fast-paced settingsLarge tech companies, startups, or academic projects
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in startup environments to build core productsCommon in tech companies for training and talent pipeline

The main difference is that an Internship Founding Engineer is often a role in early-stage startups focusing on building foundational technology, while a Software Engineering Intern typically works in larger companies or academic settings to gain experience. The Founding Engineer role may involve more responsibility and influence on product development, whereas the Intern role is more learning-focused.

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Infographic showing various Internship Founding Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,174 per year, or $19.3 per hour.
AI Automation Intern

AI Automation Intern

K1 Investment Management

Manhattan Beach, CA • On-site

$16 - $21.25/hr

Full-time, Internship

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

AI Automation Intern
Founding AI Team Reporting Directly to Partner
If you want to move fast, ship real things, and have outsized impact at a leading PE firm-keep reading.
Position Summary:
K1 is seeking an AI Automation Intern to join our founding AI team in Manhattan Beach, CA. This is not a typical internship. You will be one of three founding members of K1's internal AI function, reporting directly to a Founding Partner with no middle management, no busywork, and real ownership from day one. You will work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, enterprise software, and private equity operations - shipping real automations, building real tools, and driving real impact across a portfolio of 275+ companies. Top performers will convert to full-time roles with a mandate to build and lead their own team. The right candidate will embody the values of K1 - Passion, Persistence, Humility, and Excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Designing, building, and deploying AI-powered automations using Claude, Microsoft 365 (Power Automate, Copilot, SharePoint), and custom integrations to eliminate manual processes across the firm and portfolio companies;
  • Rapidly prototyping AI tools and agents - from competitive intelligence scrapers to board-report generators - and iterating quickly based on real user feedback;
  • Evaluating emerging AI models, tools, and frameworks and synthesizing findings into actionable recommendations for the investment team;
  • Building internal dashboards, data pipelines, and agentic workflows that give K1's investment professionals an unfair advantage;
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
  • Open to May 2026 graduates (including out-of-state candidates willing to relocate) and 2027-2028 graduates based in the Los Angeles area.
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business + CS, or a related field;
  • At least one prior internship or substantive project experience in AI/ML, software engineering, or data science;
  • Proficiency with Claude (Anthropic) as a daily working tool - prompt engineering, multi-step workflows, and integration into real tasks;
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams); familiarity with Power Automate or Copilot Studio is a plus;
  • Proficiency in Python and/or JavaScript - you don't need to be a systems engineer, but you need to be able to ship working code;
  • Bias toward action, comfort with ambiguity, and a genuine obsession with where AI is headed;
  • Ability to work in-office in Manhattan Beach 2-3 days per week.

Perks:
  • Direct access to a Founding Partner - no layers, no bureaucracy
  • Full-time conversion opportunity with an accelerated path to building your own team
  • Portfolio-wide exposure across 275+ enterprise software companies
  • Flexible scheduling around your class schedule
  • Competitive hourly compensation

About K1:
K1 Investment Management is one of the largest investors in small-cap AI-powered software. Dedicated to transforming lives and industries by building category leaders in technology, K1 has invested in over 275 companies since inception. Headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California, the firm partners early with founders and management teams to build AI-powered, mission-critical systems of record for enterprise clients globally.
For more information, visit k1.com and follow K1 Investment Management on LinkedIn.

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