About Plaud Inc. Plaud is building the world's most trusted AI work companion for professionals to elevate productivity and performance through note-taking solutions, loved by over 1,500,000 users worldwide since 2023. With a mission to amplify human intelligence, Plaud is building the next-generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize what you say, hear, see, and think.

Plaud Inc. is a Delaware-incorporated, San Francisco-based company pushing the boundary of human–AI intelligence through a hardware–software combination. With ISO 27001, ISO 27701, GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA, and EN 18031 compliance, Plaud is committed to the highest standards of data security and privacy protection.

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About The Role Plaud is looking for a Backend Engineer (AI Applications) Intern to support the development of AI Agent-powered product features. You will work closely with engineering and product teams to build and improve backend systems that power real user-facing AI applications.

High-performing interns may be considered for full-time conversion based on business needs and individual performance. Why You Should Join Us Plaud is building the next generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize intelligence from what people say, hear, see, and think.

• Plaud is a bootstrapped, skyrocketing, profitable company with a $250M revenue run rate achieved in just three years.
• Define the next-gen paradigm for human-AI interaction.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge AI for Pro tools and play a direct role in our global expansion.
• Work with passionate teammates who value innovation, collaboration, and customer success.
• Grow your career in a culture that champions continuous learning and fast career development.
• Market-competitive compensation, global exposure, and a vibrant, creativity-fueled work atmosphere.

What You Will Do

• Design and build AI Agent application systems that power intelligent user experiences.
• Develop and optimize retrieval systems that integrate deeply with Agent reasoning and workflows.
• Collaborate with product and cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end AI application features.
• Continuously iterate on Agent capabilities, improving reliability, adaptability, and performance.
• Explore and prototype new forms of AI intelligence to push the boundaries of product experience.

Skills, Qualifications And Experience We Look For

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong programming fundamentals in languages such as Python, Go, or similar.
• Hands-on experience building AI/LLM-based applications (projects, internships, or hackathons).
• Basic understanding of backend systems (APIs, data flow, system components).
• Ability to learn quickly and execute in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.