BUILD WHAT’S NEXT
Summer Internship in Austin
*exclusively for CS freshmen and sophomores at MIT, Stanford, and University of Texas
Hear the Story Behind Alpha AI Engineering
Listen to Joe Liemandt, founder of Trilogy, Alpha Ai Engineering and principal of Alpha School, as he talks about building enduring companies and the vision behind this new generation of AI engineers.
Get a sense of the mindset, expectations, and opportunities behind Alpha AI Engineering
The Opportunity
The Alpha AI Engineering Summer Internship is an intensive 8-week experience in Austin, Texas, where top CS students from Stanford, MIT and UT apply AI to build real applications—not demo-ware.
This is not just an internship—it’s an exclusive program for the select few chosen to build the future of AI.
$20,000 + expenses
Austin, TX
June 22 – August 14
Spots are limited.
Apply early!
The Experience
Compress years of classroom theory into a summer of high-intensity growth and applied practice—welcome to the other half of your education!
From DevOps tooling to mobile apps to enterprise systems, you’ll work on projects that show how AI transforms industries today.
Expect founder-speed reps, tight feedback loops, and demonstrable outputs. No busywork, no filler tasks, no outdated tech, no pointless meetings.
Guided by world-class engineers building at the frontier, this hands-on experience will put you years ahead of your peers.
Master Critical Skills
- AI-Enhanced DevOps Tooling
- AI-Augmented Frontends
- AI-Optimized Backends
- Generative AI Engineering
- Enterprise-Grade AI Applications
The Benefits
Real Projects
Ship production-grade, portfolio-ready applications that prove you can deliver.
Mentorship
Learn from world-class engineers applying AI to real systems, not slides or lectures.
Exceptional Networking
Join a curated cohort of Stanford & MIT peers.
(Your future co-founders?)
An Unforgettable Summer in Austin
It's the only place where tacos, tunes, and tech collide!
“High-impact internships are rare for underclassmen. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I'm so glad I did it. I learned how to develop shippable applications with AI. This program pushed me past my limits, showed me what's possible, and set me on an entirely new trajectory for my career – and my life."
The Criteria
We're looking for the best of the best. Our program graduates become the AI leaders others follow (and the candidates companies want to hire).
Highly Selective
Only top-performing CS frosh & sophomores at Stanford, MIT & UT
Technical Excellence
Proven strength in coding and emerging AI technologies
Elite Mindset
Fast learners who thrive in high-intensity environments
The Process
Evaluations are merit-based and fast.
Apply
Fill out an application
Test
Complete cognitive & coding assessments
Interview
Chat with our team
Get an offer!
Top performers will be notificed quickly
If you’re serious about AI, your journey starts here!
Join elite peers to build real, production-grade, portfolio-ready AI systems and prepare yourself for your AI-powered future.
APPLY NOW