Salary context
Typical pay for US Software Engineer Jobs roles: $138k–$198k (median $167k).
Based on 824 live listings with disclosed salary, as of Aug 16, 2026.
Description
Description
Observing software development lifecycle activities; participating in supervised software development exercises and small proof-of-concept projects;
using AI development tools for coding, debugging, documentation, testing, and software design exercises;
researching AI tools and software engineering practices; creating documentation, diagrams, and test cases;
and attending selected engineering meetings as an observer.
These activities are intended to provide practical exposure to software engineering and AI concepts and will be performed under appropriate supervision.