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Software Engineer Intern (Fall / Winter 2026)

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OwnershipThe description emphasizes ownership or end-to-end responsibility.
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What it’s like to work at Cohere

Enterprise AI · Toronto / Remote

3
Employee Rating
2.5
Work-Life Balance
133
Open Roles
learningeng-driven

What employees love

  • Cutting-edge NLP research from Transformer co-author
  • Enterprise AI focus gives real customer impact

What could be better

  • Frequent organizational restructuring has led to notable team turnover
  • Internal communication from leadership could be more transparent
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About the Role

Who are we?

Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products that are designed to solve real-world business problems.

We’re training and deploying frontier models for enterprises who are building AI systems. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI and we are looking for folks that want to be part of that.

We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are all passionate about their craft.

We are a global technology company co-headquartered in Toronto and San Francisco, with key offices in London, New York City, Montreal, Seoul, Germany and Paris. Join us!

Why this role?

This role is for students who are excited about building the next generation of machine learning models and NLP products. Our SWE roles can cover creating datasets for machine learning, scaling the pods to serve our API, or even building out new security features on our platform. We don't distinguish much between interns and full-time employees, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to push code to production. You'll have full autonomy and ownership over high-impact work, and will be backed by the support of an incredible team or leaders & mentors.

Join us at a pivotal moment, shape what we build, and wear multiple hats!
We're currently hiring for multiple teams and roles, including Frontend, Backend, Full-stack, and Infrastructure roles. We'll take your interests & experience into account throughout the application process.
Our recruitment process will begin in the upcoming weeks, and we will be carefully reviewing applications and assessing potential candidates for our internships. Should we find a suitable match with your qualifications and our requirements, we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further and to advance your application to the next stage.

Please Note: To be eligible for this position, you should be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program and available for a full-time 3-6 month internship, co-op, or research work term.

As a Software Engineering Intern, you will:

Full-Time Employees at Cohere enjoy these Perks:

How and Where We Work:

If any of the above doesn’t line up exactly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply.


We strive to create an inclusive work environment for all; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.

We may use AI-enabled tools to screen and assess applicants against the criteria for this position. This helps our recruiters identify potentially qualified candidates, but it doesn't limit the applications our recruiters may review or consider.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the work-life balance like at Cohere?
Cohere has a work-life balance score of 2.5/5 based on employee reviews. This is below average, which may indicate a fast-paced, demanding work environment.
What is Cohere’s culture like?
Cohere is characterized by these culture values: learning, eng-driven. Based on employee reviews, the company has an overall rating of 3/5. Cutting-edge NLP research from Transformer co-author
How many open roles does Cohere have?
Cohere currently has 133 open roles across departments including engineering, product, sales, and more. Roles are refreshed daily from their careers page.
Is this role remote-friendly?
This role is located in Canada. Check the job description above for specific location and remote work details.
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