About the role#
As a Systems Reliability Engineer Intern, you will work on distributed systems, virtualization layers, and high-availability cloud platforms. You will spend your summer solving real infrastructure problems alongside senior architects and engineers. This is a hands-on role where you will turn classroom theory into practice. You will be matched with a specific team based on your technical background and strengths.
What you'll do#
- Work on live technical cases with support from a mentor.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues for enterprise customers.
- Partner with internal Engineering teams and technology partners to address systemic issues.
- Propose product enhancements based on feedback from the field.
- Build diagnostic tooling to improve platform performance and reliability.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Associates or Bachelors degree program in Information Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, System Administration, or a related technical field.
- An anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028.
- Experience providing excellent customer service.
- Working familiarity with Linux/Unix fundamentals, TCP/IP networking, hypervisors like KVM or ESXi, and distributed storage concepts.
- Strong analytical troubleshooting skills and curiosity about how hardware and software interact.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This internship is located in Durham, North Carolina.
- The role is hybrid, requiring at least 3 days per week on-site.
- The term lasts 12 weeks during Summer 2027.
- This is a full-time, paid position with an hourly rate between $27.00 and $37.00.
About Nutanix
Nutanix builds cloud software that helps organizations manage data and applications across different environments. The company focuses on simplifying operations and reducing technical complexity for businesses. It is known for its work in hyperconverged infrastructure and hybrid multicloud support. Based in San Jose, California, the company employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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