EdgeTrace AI Full-Stack Engineering Internship 2026 (USA) Stipend 30-40$/Hour | Apply Now

EdgeTrace, a Y Combinator (W24) startup, has opened applications for its paid Winter Internship, offering a competitive hourly rate of $30.00 - $40.00. This is a golden opportunity for CS students to build AI-powered video management systems that help law enforcement and transportation departments save lives.

About EdgeTrace

EdgeTrace is a high-growth startup building the operating system for Real-Time Crime Centers. They help agencies search camera networks in natural language to detect and respond to threats in real time.

🚀 Backed by Y Combinator (W24)

📹 Focuses on: AI/ML, Computer Vision, & Public Safety

📍 Location: San Mateo, CA (On-Site / Hybrid Flexible)

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Education: Currently pursuing a BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field.

• Graduation: Class of 2026 graduates and US Citizens are prioritized.

• Technical Stack: Experience with React, TypeScript, and Backend (Node.js or Python) is required.

• Nice to Have: Experience with Next.js, gRPC, Docker, C++, or Video Codecs (RTSP/HLS).

Internship Duration

10 Weeks, starting Winter 2026 Full-time commitment.

Stipend Details

$30.00 – $40.00 per hour (Based on experience).

Roles & Projects

You will work directly with YC founders to ship production code. Projects include:

• Vantage VMS: Building natural language video search and multi-camera playback.

• AI Pipelines: Developing vehicle detection and tracking pipelines for DOT traffic analysis.

• Infrastructure: Creating CJIS-compliant audit logging and camera auto-discovery services.

• Features: Building real-time alert systems and analytics dashboards.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js, React, TypeScript, gRPC-Web

• Backend: Nest.js, REST, Protocol Buffers

• AI/ML: Python, PyTorch, TensorRT, Custom CUDA kernels

• Infra: RabbitMQ, Docker, PostgreSQL, Vector database

Perks

• High Impact: Your code will help find missing persons and track stolen vehicles.

• Career Growth: Potential for full-time conversion after the internship.

• Culture: Work in a fast-paced environment directly with the founding team.

Location 🇺🇸 San Mateo, California, US (On-Site/Hybrid)

🌐 Official Link

Apply through the official EdgeTrace careers page or Y Combinator Work at a Startup portal Here: https://jobs.gem.com/edgetrace-ai/am9icG9zdDodylDu1FDcQSMmgJVL654B