IT/HPC Emerging Talent Intern Program

Corvid is seeking highly skilled interns for the Summer of 2025 who are interested in growing their skills in technology. This paid internship presents a unique opportunity for aspiring professionals to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are looking for talented candidates pursuing a STEM degree, with a conditional job offer (based on performance) in one of the following fields: Windows Administration Linux Administration High Performance Computing Administration Data Center Technician Throughout the summer, dive into on-the-job training covering a wide range of disciplines including software development, Windows and Linux system administration/engineering, scripting and automation, security best-practices, high-performance computing on our 85,000 core supercomputer, and data center operations. Each rotation pairs participants with an expert mentor with years of experience in their respective field. The internship program goes beyond providing mentorship and valuable learning experiences; it also offers opportunities for interns to connect with their peers through exciting social events, such as catered lunch presentations showcasing engineering expertise across the company. Whether you love working with hardware, automating repetitive tasks, are interested in high-performance computing, or can't decide between any of the above, this is the internship for you Get ready to unleash your potential as you undertake short, impactful projects for 3-4 weeks at a time in each of our exhilarating fields. Join us for a summer that promises excitement, growth, and innovation Who We Want: We are seeking motivated self-starters who enjoy formulating elegant solutions to difficult problems. To be successful in this position, a candidate will ask lots of questions, be a strong proponent of continuous change, pay attention to detail and take initiative to identify current problems and find a way to solve them. Extra points for background knowledge in Linux, numerical modeling and simulation, and computational cluster support. Previous Projects: Setup a high-performance computing (HPC) cluster Automate offline third-party application updates for Corvid's classified networks Develop binary installers for in house module deployment/configuration R&D high availability for BeeGFS, Corvid's current HPC storage solution Construct HPC pods & racks to extend Corvid's primary supercomputer Assist technicians with the maintenance and configuration of our HPC's water circuit, power circuit, PDUs, CDUs, and HVAC equipment Required Qualifications: Pursuing a BS in a STEM field (Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, etc.) Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar) Minimum GPA: 3.5 U.S Citizenship Strong desire and ability to learn Good communicator with strategic, analytical, and creative thinking skills Ability to thrive in an extremely fast paced environment Preferred Qualifications: Pursuing a BS in Engineering or Computer Science Object-oriented programming experience Experience in scripting/automation Experience submitting jobs to a scheduled cluster