PLUS Summer Software Engineering Intern - School of Computer Science

PLUS (Personalized Learning Squared) is a pioneering edtech organization on a mission to double the rate of math learning for middle-school students, especially those from low-income backgrounds. Operated in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University’s Human-Computer Interaction Institute, Carnegie Learning, and Stanford University, PLUS brings together cutting-edge AI, rigorous research, and hands-on product development to invent the future of learning. If you’re passionate about building software that makes a real impact in K-12 education, join us this summer!

The Role

As a Software Engineering Intern, you will be a core member of our development team, helping to design, build, and ship the web-based learning platform that powers PLUS. Over 10 weeks, you’ll tackle real-world problems—from architecting new features and prototyping AI-driven tutoring modules to integrating student-facing analytics dashboards and supporting our community outreach partners.

This position is located in Pittsburgh, PA or the San Francisco Bay area, CA with remote options.

What You’ll Do - Core Responsibilities

• Develop & Iterate: Write clean, well-tested code (HTML/CSS/JavaScript/, Python) to implement new product features, improve existing functionality
• Full-Product Lifecycle: Collaborate on product planning, requirements gathering, prototyping, QA, and launch activities
• Cross-Functional Teamwork: Work closely with product managers, designers, data scientists, and K–12 outreach leads to translate user needs into software solutions
• Performance & Analytics: Instrument features to collect and analyze usage data, study end-user interactions, and iterate on the platform experience
• Technical Documentation: Contribute to API docs and internal design guides to ensure maintainability

Who You Are - Qualifications

• Pursuing (or recently completed) a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field
• 1-3 years of hands-on software development experience (internships, coursework, personal projects)
• Familiarity with Python for backend development or scripting
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication; committed to inclusive, collaborative practices
• Experience with G Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and version control (Git)

Additional Information

In accordance with the pay transparency legislation set forth by CA, the corresponding salary range for this position, if placed in CA is $25/hr.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

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