Forward Deployed Engineering Intern, AI-Native

Homebase (YC W21)

. Embed with the People team, including Talent Acquisition and HR functions, to map workflows, surface pain points, and identify high-leverage AI automation opportunities that level up how we hire, onboard, and support our team.

Posted 4/28/2026internshipHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $30 - $35 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptPythonReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Embed with the People team, including Talent Acquisition and HR functions, to map workflows, surface pain points, and identify high-leverage AI automation opportunities that level up how we hire, onboard, and support our team.
Design, prototype, and ship AI-powered automations end-to-end, applying LLMs creatively to real business workflows in ambiguous, fast-changing environments.
Build full-stack solutions: From Python scripts and backend services to intuitive React interfaces — for internal teams to use in production.
Operate like a product-minded engineer: Run interviews, co-design solutions, and iterate based on real-world usage and feedback.
Measure impact rigorously: Ship changes that move metrics like rep talk time, ticket deflection, adoption, and operational efficiency.
Codify what works by creating reusable templates, playbooks, and documentation for future engineers and partner teams.
Experiment with AI tools to accelerate your own workflows and demonstrate AI fluency in your daily work (a Homebase expectation for all roles).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Curiosity and enthusiasm for AI-first engineering, including hands-on experimentation with LLMs, agents, or automation tooling.
Experience with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or React, whether through coursework, personal projects, hackathons, or open-source contributions.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity, learning new systems quickly, and working directly with non-technical stakeholders.
A product mindset — ability to break down problems, scope solutions, and iterate quickly based on user feedback.
Strong communication skills for pairing with business partners and demoing work.
Genuine curiosity about People operations, HR tech, or talent workflows — or eagerness to learn how AI can transform the way organizations hire and grow their teams.
Currently enrolled in a college or university program and available for a summer internship (June–August).
Ability to collaborate in the Houston or San Francisco office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonJavaScriptTypeScriptReactAI automationLLMsfull-stack developmentbackend servicesprototypingmeasuring impact

Soft Skills

curiosityenthusiasmcommunicationproduct mindsetproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptabilitylearning agilityuser feedback iterationstakeholder engagement