About the role#
The Industrials and Internet of Things (IoT) Division at SAS drives innovation across products, solutions, and market engagement. As an Industry Consulting intern, you will work as a customer-facing domain expert to help organizations extract value from IoT data. You will support AI-driven projects, assist in solution design, and contribute to proof-of-concept development.
What you'll do#
- Apply analytical techniques to real-world IoT use cases in sectors like manufacturing, energy, and transportation.
- Collaborate with commercial sales and customer teams to address business challenges.
- Engage with R&D and product strategy teams to provide feedback and shape future IoT offerings.
- Develop and refine analytical models using streaming data, machine learning, and edge computing.
- Contribute to internal knowledge sharing through workshops, demos, and presentations.
What you'll need#
- Undergraduate status in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field, with a graduation date no earlier than December 2027.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Foundational knowledge in data analysis, machine learning, or statistical modeling.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams.
- Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and an eagerness to learn.
- Experience with programming languages such as SAS or Python.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms, edge computing, and streaming data environments.
- Experience building LLM-powered applications using RAG, vector databases, agentic workflows, and Model Context Protocol.
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
Location & details#
- Location: Cary, North Carolina (HQ). This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 18, 2027, to August 6, 2027).
- Employment: Full-time internship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
About SAS
SAS is a software development company based in Cary, North Carolina. Founded in 1976, the firm creates analytics, data mining, and artificial intelligence software for various organizations. It operates as a privately held business with over 10,000 employees. The company focuses on tools for business analytics, statistics, and enterprise risk management.
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