Great Question (YC) Seeks AI-Native Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2026
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Summary
This is a job posting for an AI-native Software Engineering Intern position at Great Question, an AI customer research platform backed by Y Combinator. The role is a 3-month summer internship (June-September 2026) where the intern will work directly with the CTO on real AI projects like semantic search, realtime agentic AI moderators, and MCP tool structuring. The company emphasizes a culture of high trust, high agency, and AI-first thinking. Candidates are evaluated primarily on their AI side projects and demos rather than formal credentials.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledWe believe AI is a multiplier for creativity, speed, and scale. Everyone on the team is encouraged to lean into AI, not just to be more efficient, but to push boundaries and unlock new possibilities.
You'll own a real project from day one, working directly with our CTO as your mentor for the full three months, and launching to real users.
You don't need to be told to start building — you just do.
We want to see how you think, what you reach for, and whether you engaged with what we're building.
Our culture is built on high trust, high agency, and high emotional intelligence.
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