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Software Engineer Internship - Sunnyvale

4/13/2026

Collaborate with engineers to design, implement, and test software solutions that impact system performance and usability. Contribute across multiple layers of an AI-accelerated system while gaining hands-on experience with advanced hardware and ML frameworks.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

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About The Company

Cerebras Systems is the world's fastest AI inference. We are powering the future of generative AI. We’re a team of pioneering computer architects, deep learning researchers, and engineers building a new class of AI supercomputers from the ground up. Our flagship system, Cerebras CS-3, is powered by the Wafer Scale Engine 3—the world’s largest and fastest AI processor. CS-3s are effortlessly clustered to create the largest AI supercomputers on Earth, while abstracting away the complexity of traditional distributed computing. From sub-second inference speeds to breakthrough training performance, Cerebras makes it easier to build and deploy state-of-the-art AI—from proprietary enterprise models to open-source projects downloaded millions of times. Here’s what makes our platform different: 🔦 Sub-second reasoning – Instant intelligence and real-time responsiveness, even at massive scale ⚡ Blazing-fast inference – Up to 100x performance gains over traditional AI infrastructure 🧠 Agentic AI in action – Models that can plan, act, and adapt autonomously 🌍 Scalable infrastructure – Built to move from prototype to global deployment without friction Cerebras solutions are available in the Cerebras Cloud or on-prem, serving leading enterprises, research labs, and government agencies worldwide. 👉 Learn more: www.cerebras.ai Join us: https://cerebras.net/careers/

About the Role

Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. Our novel wafer-scale architecture provides the AI compute power of dozens of GPUs on a single chip, with the programming simplicity of a single device. This approach allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds and empowers machine learning users to effortlessly run large-scale ML applications, without the hassle of managing hundreds of GPUs or TPUs.

Cerebras' current customers include top model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.

Thanks to the groundbreaking wafer-scale architecture, Cerebras Inference offers the fastest Generative AI inference solution in the world, over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services. This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation.

About The Role

Cerebras is seeking passionate and talented Software Engineer Interns to join our innovative team – you will be placed with a specific team based on your skills, experience, and team needs. This is a general overview of our internship duties, but each team has a different set of responsibilities based on what they work on - you will find out more about team placement and work during your interview process.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with world-class engineers on real-world challenges across the software stack.
Design, implement, and test software solutions that directly impact system performance and usability.
Learn and contribute across multiple layers of a fully integrated AI-accelerated system.
Gain hands-on experience with advanced hardware, compilers, distributed systems, and ML frameworks.

Required Qualifications

Enrolled in a university program with a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related disciplines.
Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills.
Proficient in one or more programming language – exposure and experience with C++ is an asset.
Hybrid role in Sunnyvale, CA. Internships for Spring, Fall and Winter available for a duration of 12 weeks up and to 12 months.

Why Join Cerebras

People who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we’ve reached an inflection point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:

Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.
Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.

Read our blog: Intern at Cerebras

Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!

Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe inclusive teams build better products and companies. We try every day to build a work environment that empowers people to do their best work through continuous learning, growth and support of those around them.

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Key Skills

Software EngineeringC++Machine LearningDistributed SystemsCompilersHardware ArchitectureProblem-solvingCommunication skills