Location: Remote · Flexible Hours Type: Unpaid Internship (Equity or reference-based)Role SummaryWe’re London based start up and looking for a driven and technically curious intern to join Spacey Science, an early stage startup building an AI-powered teacher for K–12 students. This role is ideal for someone eager to get hands-on experience in AI integration, backend systems, or immersive tech (Unity/3D), and contribute to a mission-led company with global ambition.As a technical intern, you’ll work closely with the founding team to prototype, iterate, and ship core features. Success in this role means taking ownership of technical tasks, asking smart questions, and delivering functional outputs that support our vision of scalable, personalised learning.This role is pivotal to our tech development and offers the opportunity to grow into a long-term contributor or future hire.ResponsibilitiesSupport the development of our AI-driven learning assistant and backend logicAssist in prototyping interfaces and user flows for student and teacher experiencesCollaborate on Unity-based content or 3D learning environments (if aligned with your skillset)Help structure and refine our education data modelsParticipate in regular team calls and provide thoughtful technical inputDocument code and workflows clearly and efficientlyEngage with our product pipeline and provide suggestions on scalability, usability, and performanceQualificationsCurrently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, AI, Engineering, or related fieldSolid understanding of Python, JavaScript or relevant programming languagesInterest in generative AI, APIs (OpenAI, similar), or backend systems(Bonus) Experience with Unity, 3D assets, or immersive learning toolsStrong communication skills and willingness to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environmentSelf-motivated, curious, and able to work independentlyA passion for education, space, or making tech meaningfulWhat You’ll GainReal-world startup experience with high ownershipDirect access to the founder and technical advisorsA strong reference, exposure to VCs, and potential equity pathwayInclusion in product demos, pitch decks, and team eventsA chance to help build something bold, global, and impactful from the ground upIf this sounds like something you’d love to be part of, send us a short note with your background, interests, and anything you’ve built or are curious about. You don’t need a fancy CV — we value enthusiasm, curiosity, and potential over polish.
Job Title
Technical Intern (AI/Backend/Immersive Tech)