Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2026) at YouLearn (X25) at YouLearn (X25)
$6K - $10K / monthly
AI tutor for each student.
San Francisco, CA, US
Internship
US citizen/visa only
About YouLearn

YouLearn is an AI tutor personalized to each student.

👉 Check us out on YC Launches

Backed by Y Combinator and early believers like Paul Graham, we've grown YouLearn to over 1.5 million users, turning learning materials into concise notes, an AI tutor you can talk to, and personalized tests.

But that's just the beginning. Our ultimate goal is to build a personalized AI tutor for everyone. Think of it as your personal "Aristotle," a lifelong tutor that grows with you.

Achyut, Soami, and David have known each other for the past three years, having started building projects in their dorms. Soami interned at Groq, Achyut built six AI apps in one summer, and David grew an audience of over 200M views on Instagram and TikTok.

We're working toward that future of education one student, one question, one step at a time. If you're excited to shape how the world learns, join us.

About the role
Skills: Python, React Native, TypeScript, Google Cloud

We’re looking for a Software Engineering Intern who loves writing high-quality, fast code and cares deeply about users. As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience across both the backend and frontend, working closely with our engineering team to ship features, fix bugs, and improve performance.

You’ll have the chance to see how product decisions are made, learn from real user feedback, and contribute to projects that directly support our growth and the student learning experience.

What You'll Do

• Ship features that improve retention, engagement, and user experience
• Debug issues, fix bugs, and enhance product performance
• Work with our stack: FastAPI + Python (backend) and Next.js, React Native(frontend)
• Learn to design for scalability, reliability, and speed
• Collaborate with the team to iterate quickly and build based on user needs

You're likely a good fit if...

• You’re self-driven, adaptable, and ready to go deep in the code
• You like debugging and solving tough technical problems
• You enjoy wearing multiple hats and switching contexts
• You care about users and build based on real feedback
• You’re excited to grow as an engineer while helping shape the future of learning

Interview Process

1. Intro Chat (15 mins)

2. Technical Project (1 day)

3. Founder Call (60 mins)

4. On-site Paid Trial (3–5 days)

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