Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

Viant TechnologyIrvine, California

$40 - $50 / hour

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

Hybrid remote

Compensation

$40-$50/hour

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Viant is seeking a motivated Engineering Intern to join our Engineering organization for Summer 2026. This internship provides hands-on experience working on real systems that power Viant’s AI-driven, CTV-focused programmatic advertising platform.

As an Engineering Intern, you will collaborate with experienced software engineers to design, build, test, and improve scalable systems across our DSP, data pipelines, and internal platforms. This role is ideal for students who are eager to learn, curious about large-scale systems, and excited to apply classroom knowledge to real-world problems.

THE DAY-TO-DAY

Contribute to the development of software features and services used at Viant
Assist with designing, implementing, testing, and documenting code under the guidance of senior engineers
Participate in code reviews, team standups, sprint planning, and technical discussions
Debug and troubleshoot issues across applications, services, or data workflows
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Data, and Platform teams to support business initiatives
Learn and apply industry best practices related to software development, scalability, performance, and reliability

GREAT TO HAVE

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
Strong understanding of core programming concepts and data structures
Experience with at least one programming language such as Python, Java, Go, C++, or JavaScript
Familiarity with basic software development tools such as Git, IDEs, and debugging tools
Exposure to backend systems, distributed systems, or data engineering concepts
Experience with SQL, APIs, cloud platforms (GCP or AWS), or containerization tools
Interest in ad tech, data platforms, machine learning, or large-scale systems
Ability to learn quickly, take feedback, and work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Clear written and verbal communication skills

LIFE AT VIANT

Investing in our employees’ professional growth is important to us — including our interns. At Viant, interns work on meaningful projects, receive mentorship from experienced engineers, and gain exposure to cutting-edge technology in programmatic advertising.

Viant offers a collaborative, inclusive culture where curiosity and impact are valued.

$40-50/Hr

In accordance with California law, the range provided is Viant’s reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. Final title and compensation for the position will be based on several factors including work experience and education.

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About Viant

Viant Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: DSP) is a leader in CTV and AI-powered programmatic advertising, dedicated to driving innovation in digital marketing. Viant’s omnichannel platform built for CTV allows marketers to plan, execute and measure their campaigns with unmatched precision and efficiency. With the launch of ViantAI, Viant is building the future of fully autonomous advertising solutions, empowering advertisers to achieve their boldest goals. Viant was recently awarded Best AI-Powered Advertising Solution and Best Demand-Side Platform by MarTech Breakthrough, Great Place to Work® certification and received the Business Intelligence Group’s AI Excellence Award. Learn more at viantinc.com.

Viant is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Viant prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Viant also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

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