About the role#
We are looking for an undergraduate student to join our engineering teams as a DevOps & AI Engineering Intern. You will work at the intersection of developer enablement and AI infrastructure. This role involves supporting teams that build enterprise developer velocity, cloud migration, and SDLC security. You will also work on Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, agentic frameworks, and AI observability tools. You will work alongside platform engineers, architects, and product managers to solve real-world challenges.
What you'll do#
- Build, deploy, and maintain MCP servers, agentic infrastructure, and AI observability capabilities.
- Modernize CI/CD pipelines by auditing dependencies and creating reusable workflow templates.
- Automate infrastructure by writing and refactoring Terraform modules for cloud and repository setups.
- Provide front-line support for internal developers by resolving GitHub, Artifactory, and CI/CD tickets.
- Evaluate and implement Generative AI tools to automate engineering workflows.
- Enforce SDLC security and metadata standards, including compliance tagging and security guardrails.
- Author technical documentation, README files, and developer starter guides.
- Participate in daily Agile standups and engineering design sessions.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
- Foundational proficiency in Python or other modern programming and scripting languages like Bash, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or Go.
- Hands-on experience navigating GitHub and executing CLI workflows.
- Core understanding of networking concepts, including HTTP/HTTPS and REST APIs.
- Systematic technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to read error logs.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills with a service-oriented mindset.
- High curiosity and the initiative to independently research and troubleshoot technical issues.
Location & details#
- Role type: Full-time internship
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: Remote
- Compensation: Paid
About WEX
WEX is a public company founded in 1983 that provides a global commerce platform. It focuses on payment solutions for fleet, travel, and healthcare industries. The company employs over 5,000 people and maintains its headquarters in Portland, Maine. Its services include corporate payment technology and benefits administration.
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