Fall 2026

Software Engineer Intern

Posted on 7/21/2026

SpreeAI

SpreeAI

11-50 employees

SaaS platform for photorealistic virtual try-ons

No salary listed

San Francisco, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Python
Data Structures & Algorithms
Java
Docker
Go
Observability
C/C++

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Requirements
  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or comparable combination of education and practical experience.
  • Strong object-oriented programming skills (Python, C++, Java, Go, or similar).
  • Strong data structures and algorithms foundations.
  • Experience building production backend or distributed systems.
  • Understanding of cloud infrastructure concepts and containerized systems.
Responsibilities
  • Design and build scalable infrastructure supporting training and inference workflows.
  • Develop high-performance APIs and backend services for AI model serving.
  • Optimize GPU utilization, latency, and throughput for multimodal workloads.
  • Build distributed systems supporting large-scale generative models.
  • Improve observability, monitoring, and reliability of AI systems.
  • Partner closely with Applied Science teams to productionize research systems.
  • Drive improvements in deployment workflows, automation, and platform usability.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or container orchestration.
  • Familiarity with GPU-based ML workloads or distributed training/inference systems.
  • Experience with model serving frameworks (vLLM, Triton, Ray Serve, or similar).
  • Experience with observability tools and performance debugging.
  • Familiarity with PyTorch or ML workflows.
  • Interest in optimizing systems for efficiency, scalability, and developer velocity.

SpreeAI offers a virtual try-on platform for fashion, letting shoppers see photorealistic images of themselves wearing different clothes. Retailers access the system as a service—via subscription or usage-based pricing—and integrate it into online and offline channels. The AI generates realistic overlays so customers can try clothes digitally, helping retailers increase conversions and reduce returns. Its goal is to provide a reliable digital fitting experience for apparel brands that works across shopping touchpoints.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$27.5M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $1.5B valuation reached after May 2025 funding led by Davidson Group.
  • Commercial scale achieved with global e-commerce retail integrations.
  • Partnerships with MIT, Carnegie Mellon, and Sergio Hudson drive innovation.

What critics are saying

  • Google Shopping's free try-ons since 2023 divert traffic from clients.
  • Walmart's Zeekit captures mass-market share SpreeAI cannot match.
  • California AB 345 law halts photo uploads without consent in 2026.

What makes SpreeAI unique

  • SpreeAI delivers 99% sizing accuracy in photorealistic virtual try-ons.
  • Platform integrates seamlessly into online and in-store retail channels.
  • Upcoming AI stylist and virtual wardrobe enhance personalization.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Phone/Internet Stipend

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-6%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

3%
BusinessDay
Nov 21st, 2025
SpreeAI's $1.5B Fashion-Tech Unicorn Rise

SpreeAI, co-founded by Nigerian-American Imah, has become a $1.5 billion fashion-tech unicorn by 2025. The company revolutionizes online apparel with AI, offering virtual try-ons with 99% sizing accuracy. SpreeAI secured $70 million in funding by 2024, with a new round in May 2025 boosting its valuation. The company collaborates with designers like Sergio Hudson and partners with MIT and Carnegie Mellon. Imah's leadership blends cultural insight and technical expertise, earning him recognition in the AI industry.

The Modems
Aug 27th, 2025
SpreeAI Hits $1.5B Valuation

Naomi Campbell-backed fashion tech startup SpreeAI has reached a $1.5 billion valuation after a funding round led by The Davidson Group. Co-founded by CEO John Imah, SpreeAI offers a virtual try-on experience for clothes, aiming to reduce returns and boost sales for retailers. The platform also features an AI stylist and virtual wardrobe, with collaborations from MIT and Carnegie Mellon. SpreeAI is supported by entrepreneurs Bob Davidson and Larry Ruvo.

POCIT
Aug 6th, 2025
SpreeAI Hits $1.5B Valuation Milestone

SpreeAI, a fashion tech startup backed by Naomi Campbell, has reached a $1.5 billion valuation after a funding round led by The Davidson Group. Co-founded by CEO John Imah, SpreeAI offers an AI-powered virtual try-on platform for clothes, enhancing shopping experiences both in-store and online. The company collaborates with MIT, Carnegie Mellon, and the CFDA, and partners with luxury brands like Sergio Hudson and Kai Collective.

PR Newswire
May 6th, 2025
SpreeAI Is Redefining Retail With Virtual AI-Powered Try-Ons Curated by the Top in Tech and Fashion

/PRNewswire/ -- SpreeAI, a leader in fashion tech innovation, is transforming retail with its photorealistic try-on product so lifelike the naked eye can't...

PR Newswire
May 6th, 2025
John Imah In Sergio Hudson While Attending The 2025 Met Gala

NEW YORK, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SpreeAI is pleased to announce John Imah wore a Custom Double Breasted Lavender Suit with a Hand Embroidered Overcoat inspired by his background in technology and his Nigerian heritage by Sergio Hudson while attending The 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5th, 2025 in New York City, New York.***IMAGE AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION***