Skillbridge - 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.

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 You Tube.

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 1,000 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, Step Stone and Qualcomm.

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

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.

This is a Department of Defense (DoD) Skill Bridge 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 Skill Bridge internship, you will continue to receive your military pay and benefits while gaining valuable industry experience.

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…