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San Francisco Bay Area Internships for College Students
This list actively monitors 100K+ company career pages (from startups to Fortune 500 employers) for internships in the Bay Area (refreshing hourly). It also contains daily updates from our 1,000+ member community so you can keep up with new openings in a competitive market.
Explore San Francisco Bay Area internships for college students across software engineering, AI and machine learning, data, finance, product, design, marketing, business, operations, research, and other technical and nontechnical functions. Current listings include Fall 2026, Summer 2027, and other active recruiting periods at technology companies, financial institutions, research organizations, and growing startups.
Bay Area employers recruit on different schedules. Major technology companies and structured internship programs may open applications months ahead, while startups and smaller teams often hire later, on a rolling basis, or as new projects are funded. Openings may be based in San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, San Jose, elsewhere in the South Bay, or across the East Bay.
Search Bay Area internships by employer, role, keyword, city, job function, compensation, or sponsorship needs. Before applying, compare the application deadline, eligibility requirements, exact worksite, commute, schedule, pay, visa-sponsorship language, housing or relocation support, and whether the internship is on-site, hybrid, or remote.
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General MotorsResearch & Development InternMountain View, CANot listedtoday - today
GoogleEngineering Manager Data Residency and Fast Compliance InternSunnyvale, CANot listedtoday - today
Gitar, Inc.Software Engineer InternSan Mateo, CANot listedtoday - today
PylonSoftware Engineer InternSan Francisco, CANot listedtoday - today
NioAI Robotics Researcher Intern - Dexterous Manipulation$38 - $46/hrSan Jose, CA$38 - $46/hrtoday - today
TencentMultimodal Algorithm Researcher Intern - Omni-ModalPalo Alto, CANot listedtoday - today
SRS DistributionManagement Trainee$25.50/hrWayzata, MN$25.50/hrtoday - today
Fab2Software Engineer Intern - Chip Design Tools$54.81 - $63.46/hrSan Francisco, CA$54.81 - $63.46/hrtoday - today
NeoSigmaMember of Technical Staff InternSan Francisco, CANot listedtoday - today
NetflixAI/ML Scientist Intern - AIMS AI Foundations$40 - $85/hrLos Gatos, CA$40 - $85/hrtoday - today
Plaud.aiGlobal Talent Acquisition Intern$30 - $40/hrSan Francisco, CA$30 - $40/hrtoday - todayTencentMultimodal Algorithm Researcher Intern - Omni-Modal$38.54 - $60/hrPalo Alto, CA$38.54 - $60/hrtoday
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SpreeAI Mobile Software Engineer Intern - Flagship Apps - iOS / Android / WebSan Francisco, CANot listedtoday - todaySpreeAI Machine Learning Engineer Intern - Computer Vision/Multimodal/Generative AISan Francisco, CANot listedtoday
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ZededaSoftware Engineer - AI & Edge Kubernetes Orchestration$120k - $140kSan Jose, CA$120k - $140ktoday - todayGitar, Inc.Software Engineer InternSan Mateo, CANot listedtoday
- todayTencentBusiness Development and Strategic Analysis Intern$24.81 - $42.70/hrPalo Alto, CA$24.81 - $42.70/hrtoday
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AfterQuerySoftware Engineer Intern$57.69/hrSan Francisco, CA$57.69/hrtoday - today
CTGTSoftware Engineer Intern$46.15 - $69.23/hrSan Francisco, CA$46.15 - $69.23/hrtoday - today
RipplingSoftware Engineer Intern - Backend FocusedSeattle, WANot listedtoday - todayTencentMultimodal Algorithm Researcher Intern - Omni-Modal$28.27 - $60/hrPalo Alto, CA$28.27 - $60/hrtoday
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etc.Engineer Intern$20 - $40/hrSan Francisco, CA$20 - $40/hrtoday - todayGordian BiotechnologyBioinformatics Apprentice$33.65 - $38.46/hrSan Bruno, CA$33.65 - $38.46/hrtoday
- todayTencentResearch Intern - Video World Models - Research & ML Systems$38.54 - $60/hrPalo Alto, CA$38.54 - $60/hrtoday
Explore our FAQ section to learn more.
You're ready if you have some relevant skills or projects under your belt. Don't wait for perfection, internship roles are designed for learning. Use Simplify to track deadlines and requirements, so you know exactly what you need before hitting submit.
Absolutely. Companies in the Bay Area value skills and potential more than your school's name. Focus on building a strong portfolio or GitHub and leverage networking opportunities. Simplify can help you organize and highlight your unique strengths.
Yes, apply if you meet at least 70% of the requirements. Companies often list 'wishful thinking' qualifications. Use your cover letter to address any gaps and show your eagerness to learn and grow.
Consider the total compensation package, does it include housing stipends or other benefits? Research shared housing options and budget tightly. Prioritize internships that offer competitive pay or additional perks.
Highlight any tech-related projects or online courses you've completed. Tailor your resume to showcase problem-solving and analytical skills. Tech companies value diverse perspectives, so your non-tech background can be an asset.
Apply early in the cycle. Companies in the Bay Area often fill positions on a rolling basis. Use Simplify's autofill feature to efficiently apply, and continue refining your application materials as you go.
Focus on unique personal projects or experiences that align with the internship role. Networking is key, reach out to professionals in the area for informational interviews. Simplify can help you track your connections and follow-ups.
