About the role#
As an HPC DevOps Engineer Intern, you will support the development and maturation of cloud-bursting capabilities for our high-performance computing environment. You will work directly with Scientific Computing staff to refine Infrastructure as Code templates and CI/CD workflows. The goal is to advance our current development implementation toward Corporate IT production standards.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate on Infrastructure as Code templates to support HPC cloud-bursting.
- Develop, test, and document automation workflows for provisioning and operating cloud resources.
- Assist with GitLab CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance.
- Write and maintain Python and Bash scripts for deployment, configuration, and operational tasks.
- Integrate AWS services, Terraform or OpenTofu, and SLURM scheduling components.
- Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and technical documentation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
- Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems and command-line tools.
- Basic scripting experience in Python, Bash, or similar languages.
- Understanding of software development fundamentals, version control, and Git/GitLab workflows.
- Basic knowledge of cloud computing concepts and AWS services.
- Interest in Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or OpenTofu.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and document work clearly.
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to work on-site.
- Preferred: Experience with HPC environments, SLURM, networking security, containerization (Docker, Apptainer/Singularity), and AI-assisted development tools.
Location & details#
- Location: Corning, New York.
- Term: 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May-August).
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
About Corning Incorporated
Corning Incorporated operates as a manufacturer in the glass, ceramics, and concrete sectors. Founded in 1851, the company maintains its headquarters in Corning, New York. It employs over 22,000 people across its global operations. The firm focuses on optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display technology, automotive components, and life sciences equipment.
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