Skillbridge - New Product Introduction Engineer Internship

This position is exclusively available for active-duty military personnel who are approved by their Chain of Command to participate in the DoD Skillbridge program. Please note that this is an unpaid internship opportunity through the DoD Skillbridge program, and no compensation is provided by Spot AI.

Please note: This is not a remote position. Candidates must be able to work onsite from our downtown San Francisco OR Hayward, CA office.

Who we are.

Founded by engineers from Stanford, Cisco Meraki, and Samsara, Spot AI is one of the fastest growing Video AI companies in the U.S., transforming standard cameras into powerful AI tools that elevate safety, security and operations for businesses nationwide. In just four years, we have processed more than 1 billion hours of video and today ingest more daily new videos than YouTube. Our industry leading Video AI agents are changing physical operations and defining what video AI can accomplish for physical operations.

We are challenging and disrupting the $30 billion video surveillance market with a plug-and-play camera agnostic solution that is expanding use-cases beyond traditional security. Our approach has fueled fast adoption across 17 industries, powering nearly 1000 businesses and over 70,000 camera feeds.

Our exceptionally talented team has created a high growth trajectory that has attracted almost $100 million in investment from top venture firms, including Redpoint, Scale Venture Partners, Bessemer, StepStone and Qualcomm.

Ready to learn more? Watch this customer, product and team video!

We’re looking for like-minded builders.

We are an extremely passionate and ambitious team building a company designed to outlast our lifetime.

No matter the role or level, Spotans (our team members) share a common DNA, and we’re looking for more teammates who share the same high-performance mindset:

• Relentless Drive: You have extreme ambition and something to prove.

• Challenges fuels you. Building isn’t just what you do; it’s who you are.

• Builder’s Mentality: You thrive on creating new solutions, not maintaining the status quo. If you've founded a company, been employee number 1 - 20, or have run a venture for over two years, we’re especially excited to meet you!

• High Hustle, High Humility: You combine high IQ with high EQ, a low ego, and an unyielding work ethic that pushes you to be among the best at what you do.

Our cultural pillars guide how we operate. We:

• Spend Strategically. We maximize resources and minimize waste.

• Push for Progress. We make decisions, move fast, and celebrate action.

• Obsess Over Customers: We remove friction and add value to create delight.

• Trust Our Team: Respect, trust and collaboration are non-negotiable.

• Act Like Owners: We say what we’ll do, and we do what we say, taking pride and responsibility in our work.

• Never Stop Having Fun: We’re creating something epic, and we’re having fun doing it.

Who you are.

This is a Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge internship opportunity designed for junior military officers (O1–O3 or equivalent) interested in operations and program management. The internship provides hands-on experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) program management, bridging your military operational expertise with high-impact civilian roles as you transition from active duty. During your SkillBridge internship, you will continue to receive your military pay and benefits while gaining valuable industry experience.

What you’ll do:

As an NPI Engineering Program Manager Intern, you will:

• Lead and coordinate the end-to-end introduction of new hardware and software products, leveraging your operational planning and team leadership skills.

• Work in internal cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality) and external manufacturing partners to ensure resources are aligned and project objectives are met.

• Develop detailed project plans, manage schedules, and proactively identify and mitigate operational risks.

• Facilitate effective communication among stakeholders, providing regular updates and resolving roadblocks.

• Oversee prototype builds, validation, and testing, ensuring quality and timely delivery.

• Apply risk assessment and mitigation strategies, drawing on your background in military operations.

• Drive process improvements to enhance NPI efficiency and effectiveness.

What excites you.

• A place that gives you the room to learn from failure while driving excellence.

• A culture where hard work that drives great outcomes is expected, celebrated, and rewarded.

• Applying your military operations expertise to high-impact civilian projects.

• Receiving mentorship and training tailored to transitioning service members from Silicon Valley veterans (former Apple, Tesla, Samsara).

• Grow your network and build a pathway to a rewarding post-military career in Tech and operations.

• A place where you can make industry-wide impact and contribute to one of the most exciting technologies of our time

• Working in a physical office with your peers; given the nature of the role, the candidate will need to work fully onsite (no option for remote work) from either our Hayward, CA or downtown San Francisco offices.

About The SkillBridge Internship

This internship is part of the DoD-approved SkillBridge / Career Skills Program (CSP) under DoDI 1322.29 and 10 U.S.C. § 1143. It is open to all service members with honorable service and at least 180 days of continuous Active Duty. Participation must occur during the final 180 days of service and be completed before separation.

The program is open to all ranks and branches. Applicants should review the full job description for role-specific qualifications.

SkillBridge interns work full-time (40 hrs/week) under permissive TDY orders and are not paid by Spot AI but continue receiving military pay and benefits. The program complies with all federal and state labor laws.

Learn more: https://skillbridge.osd.mil

Come build the future of Video AI with us!

We are creating and cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture where we celebrate individuals for what they accomplish, no matter who they are! As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.