About the role#
We are looking for an Engineering Student Intern to join our Data Center Platform Software team for a three-month term during the summer of 2027. You will gain hands-on experience by working on software for network switches and compute systems, contributing to the hardware and software stack behind AI and cloud infrastructure.
What you'll do#
- Develop and debug Board Support Packages (BSPs) for data center network switches and compute systems.
- Write and troubleshoot Linux device drivers.
- Design and execute hardware diagnostics to validate system stability and performance.
- Participate in platform bring-up to initialize and test new hardware.
- Contribute to operating system development using core Linux concepts.
- Write system-level code and scripts in C, C++, and Python.
- Collaborate with the Data Center Platform Software team to optimize infrastructure.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of C, C++, and Python.
- Understanding of computer architecture, complex systems, and Linux OS concepts.
- Exposure to data structures, algorithms, and inter-process communication.
- Familiarity with hardware-software integration tools and GNU toolchains.
- Strong communication skills, organization, and self-motivation.
- Active involvement in engineering student clubs, hackathons, technical design competitions, or collaborative coding projects.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time and paid internship.
- Note: This position is located in a US ITAR facility. Employment is conditional upon a successful security assessment.
About Celestica
Celestica is a technology and innovation company founded in 1994. It provides hardware platform solutions, engineering, and supply chain services for industries including aerospace, healthcare, and data centers. The company supports hyperscalers with infrastructure for AI and cloud computing. Based in Toronto, Ontario, it operates as a public company with over 16,000 employees.
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