Dalus Verified
Software Engineering Internship
San Francisco, California, United StatesOnsiteInternshipJunior / Entry-level$50,000–$80,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoHidden Gem · YC Startup
Role summary
Dalus is seeking an AI-powered software engineering intern to help reimagine complex hardware system design. The intern will work across the full stack (frontend, backend, AI, systems modeling) and contribute to delivering value to advanced hardware companies. The role requires strong product intuition, a willingness to learn quickly, and comfort with challenging problems and schedules. The tech stack includes Next.js, Typescript, React, Node.js, Python, and AWS, with AI components like LLMs and Langfuse. This is an onsite internship with a base salary of $50k-$80k.
## **Why Dalus Exists**
At [Dalus](https://www.dalus.io/), we're building AI-powered software to reimagine how complex hardware systems are designed — think rockets, satellites, EVs, aircraft, nuclear plants.
Right now, companies building these systems are held back by legacy tools that were never built for today’s fast-paced engineering teams. We’re changing that. Our platform makes hardware development faster, safer, and more scalable, even with smaller teams.
We believe that designing atoms should feel more like working with bits — and that the next industrial renaissance needs better software.
More on our vision [here](https://www.dalus.io/blog/why-dalus-the-future-of-systems-engineering)
## **About the Role**
We’re looking for **an SWE Intern** — someone who wants to go deep, build fast, and shape the future of our product and team. You’ll be working across the entire stack (frontend, backend, AI, systems modeling) and helping us deliver real value to some of the most advanced hardware companies in the world.
**You’ll thrive in this role if you:**
* Love wearing multiple hats and learning new things fast
* Have strong product intuition and care about UX
* Are excited to build the future of complex system design, not just work on it
* Don’t mind getting your hands dirty with hard problems (and hard schedules)
## **Our Stack**
* **Frontend:** Next.js, Typescript, React
* **Backend:** Node.js, Python (for simulation/AI), AWS
* **AI:** Different LLMs, Langfuse, agent tooling workflows
## **Who We Are**
We started Dalus in 2024.
* [Eliot](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliot-khachi-426424159/) was a test/systems engineer at Aerojet Rocketdyne (L3Harris), where he saw firsthand how siloed communication slowed down hardware teams.
* [Sebastian](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-voelkl/) previously founded a neurotech hardware startup and scaled a software company to exit.
We just wrapped up YC W25, have revenue, and are working closely with aerospace, robotics, and defense customers
## **Nice to Have**
* Experience with systems engineering, aerospace, manufacturing, or industrial software
* Interest in simulation, modeling tools, or AI workflows
* Past startup experience or personal projects that went deep
If there appears to be a fit, we'll reach to schedule 2-3 short technicals. The final step is an onsite in our office, where you'll work on a small project, discuss ideas, and meet the team.
Base Salary: $50-$80k
We can fly you out here and provide housing, so you won't need to worry about rent.
Must be a US Citizen to apply
At [Dalus](https://www.dalus.io/), we're building AI-powered software to reimagine how complex hardware systems are designed — think rockets, satellites, EVs, aircraft, nuclear plants.
Right now, companies building these systems are held back by legacy tools that were never built for today’s fast-paced engineering teams. We’re changing that. Our platform makes hardware development faster, safer, and more scalable, even with smaller teams.
We believe that designing atoms should feel more like working with bits — and that the next industrial renaissance needs better software.
More on our vision [here](https://www.dalus.io/blog/why-dalus-the-future-of-systems-engineering)
## **About the Role**
We’re looking for **an SWE Intern** — someone who wants to go deep, build fast, and shape the future of our product and team. You’ll be working across the entire stack (frontend, backend, AI, systems modeling) and helping us deliver real value to some of the most advanced hardware companies in the world.
**You’ll thrive in this role if you:**
* Love wearing multiple hats and learning new things fast
* Have strong product intuition and care about UX
* Are excited to build the future of complex system design, not just work on it
* Don’t mind getting your hands dirty with hard problems (and hard schedules)
## **Our Stack**
* **Frontend:** Next.js, Typescript, React
* **Backend:** Node.js, Python (for simulation/AI), AWS
* **AI:** Different LLMs, Langfuse, agent tooling workflows
## **Who We Are**
We started Dalus in 2024.
* [Eliot](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliot-khachi-426424159/) was a test/systems engineer at Aerojet Rocketdyne (L3Harris), where he saw firsthand how siloed communication slowed down hardware teams.
* [Sebastian](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-voelkl/) previously founded a neurotech hardware startup and scaled a software company to exit.
We just wrapped up YC W25, have revenue, and are working closely with aerospace, robotics, and defense customers
## **Nice to Have**
* Experience with systems engineering, aerospace, manufacturing, or industrial software
* Interest in simulation, modeling tools, or AI workflows
* Past startup experience or personal projects that went deep
If there appears to be a fit, we'll reach to schedule 2-3 short technicals. The final step is an onsite in our office, where you'll work on a small project, discuss ideas, and meet the team.
Base Salary: $50-$80k
We can fly you out here and provide housing, so you won't need to worry about rent.
Must be a US Citizen to apply
