Infrastructure Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

Infrastructure Engineer Summer Intern

What We Do   

At the SEI Artificial Intelligence Division, we conduct research in applied artificial intelligence and the engineering questions related to the practical design and implementation of AI technologies and systems. We currently lead a community-wide movement to mature the discipline of AI Engineering for Defense and National Security.   

As our government customers adopt AI and machine learning to provide leap-ahead mission capabilities, we   

• build real-world, mission-scale AI capabilities through solving practical engineering problems   

• discover and define the processes, practices, and tools to support operationalizing AI for robust, secure, scalable, and human-centered mission capabilities   

• prepare our customers to be ready for the unique challenges of adopting, deploying, using, and maintaining AI capabilities   

• identify and investigate emerging AI and AI-adjacent technologies that are rapidly transforming the technology landscape   

Are you creative, curious, energetic, collaborative, technology-focused, and hard-working? Are you interested in making a difference by bringing innovation to government organizations and beyond? Apply to join our team.   

   

Position Summary    

As an intern on our team, you will maintain and develop a research-oriented lab environment, administer the systems to maintain these environments, and embed with researchers to ensure their needs are being met. You will be on the front lines of issues which impact the day-to-day operations of research in the AI space. You’ll experience a wide variety of technologies in support of AI engineering projects. 

As a member of the AI Division, you will work on leading edge technologies and apply them to important and challenging problems. The work environment is dynamic and flexible, with constant opportunities to develop new skills, learn about new software frameworks and techniques, work on emerging architectures and systems, and make a difference.    

Duties 

• Completion of team onboarding program 

• Linux fundamentals 

• Storage basics 

• Docker basics 

• Nvidia / CUDA basics 

• Division project support 
   

Requirements    

• Enrolled in a degree granting program. 

• You will be subject to a background check and must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship. 

• Able to work onsite 5 days per week in the SEI Pittsburgh office    

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Networking Fundamentals 

• Linux Experience - RHEL preferred 

• Virtualization Experience – Docker / Kubernetes preferred 

• Experience scripting and automating systems   

• Experience with modern software languages such as Python and C/C++ 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact collaboratively and diplomatically with customers and colleagues 

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Non-CMU Students

Position Type

Intern (Fixed Term)

Full time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Hourly

More Information: 

• Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world. 

• Click here to view a listing of employee benefits

• Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. 

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