Software Engineer Intern

About the Role

Wayfair operates the largest custom e-commerce large parcel network in the United States. We are transforming how e-commerce operates by adopting an AI-First approach across our entire ecosystem. We develop applications, web services, and data systems that leverage Generative AI and machine learning to redefine the customer experience—driving intelligent discovery, hyper-personalized shopping journeys, and seamless interactions for millions of daily visitors.

From AI-driven search and recommendations to embedding GenAI across the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), our engineering teams build scalable, future-ready solutions that directly impact our business, suppliers, and global customer base.

We are looking for talented interns to join teams across Search & Recommendations Tech, Storefront Tech, Supply Chain Retail Tech, Marketing Technology, ML Platforms and Infrastructure, Global Supplier Tech as a Software Engineer - Intern (AI-First & GenAI Focus).

Responsibilities

• Develop applications, web services, and data systems that leverage Generative AI and machine learning.
• Redefine the customer experience through intelligent discovery, hyper-personalized shopping journeys, and seamless interactions.
• Build high-quality software by integrating AI-assisted tools and GenAI workflows throughout the entire development lifecycle—from design and code generation to automated testing and deployment.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in the 7th semester of a full-time B.E./B.Tech program in Computer Science and available for internship during their 8th semester.
• Strong academic track record with a passion for emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and software engineering.
• Exposure to or experience with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts and languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++).
• Familiarity with full-stack, mobile, or cloud development, as well as web technologies (SQL, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Python).
• Enthusiasm for leveraging GenAI tools, i.e., building high-quality software by integrating AI-assisted tools and GenAI workflows throughout the entire development lifecycle—from design and code generation to automated testing and deployment.
• Strong autonomy, problem-solving ability, ownership mindset, and excellent communication skills.

About Wayfair Inc.

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.