Founding Engineer/Intern

Sweep is an innovative startup building the best enterprise AI coding assistant specifically for JetBrains IDEs. As a Founding Engineer/Intern, you'll be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge AI technology that helps automate software development tasks.

The company specializes in automating software chores, particularly focusing on customer-reported bug fixes. Their technology transforms natural language descriptions into actionable code changes and pull requests. With a proven track record of serving large customers in production, Sweep maintains a fast-paced, shipping-focused culture.

Working at Sweep offers a unique opportunity to tackle some of the most challenging and user-facing problems in AI today. You'll be part of a small but dynamic team of great builders, contributing directly to the core product that's reshaping how developers interact with their IDEs.

The role is based in their Dogpatch office in San Francisco, with a requirement for five days a week in-person attendance. This structure ensures close collaboration and rapid development cycles. Whether joining as an intern or full-time engineer, you'll be integral to the company's mission of making development workflows more efficient through AI assistance.

What makes this opportunity particularly exciting is the hands-on nature of the work and the direct impact you'll have on the product. The company's interview process is uniquely practical - candidates can skip traditional interviews by demonstrating their skills through building a GitHub Copilot-like tool for JetBrains using their platform plugin template.

For someone passionate about AI, developer tools, and creating impactful software solutions, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while helping shape the future of code assistance tools.