Gruve · 2 weeks ago
Software Engineer Intern – Kubernetes & Inferencing Infrastructure
Houston, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$2,500/mo - $2,500/mo
Start in 2026 SummerGruve is an innovative software services startup dedicated to transforming enterprises to AI powerhouses. They are seeking a part-time Software Engineer Intern to support the infrastructure powering their Inferencing Services platform, focusing on Kubernetes and container orchestration.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningSoftware
Responsibilities
Support the design, build, and maintenance of Kubernetes-based infrastructure for AI inferencing services
Assist in developing multi-tenant microservices to support customer isolation and scalability
Contribute to applying security best practices for inference workloads and model protection
Help with optimization projects such as container startup times, memory footprint, and compute utilization
Write and maintain code in Python and Go, and support automation using Terraform, Helm, etc
Qualification
Required
Familiarity with Kubernetes concepts (operators, CRDs, Helm, networking)
Exposure to container orchestration for AI/ML workloads (e.g., TensorRT, ONNX Runtime, PyTorch)
Proficiency in Python or Go for infrastructure or service development (academic or project experience acceptable)
Understanding of multi-tenant system design and workload isolation
Interest in GPU/accelerator scheduling and performance optimization
Preferred
Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, with an expected graduation date of December 2025, May 2026, or December 2026
Availability to begin the internship as soon as possible is preferred, though candidates seeking a Summer 2026 start date will also be considered
Students currently enrolled at Rice University are strongly encouraged to apply
Hands-on experience deploying AI/ML inferencing in academic, project, or internship environments
Exposure to edge inference architectures or low-latency workloads
Familiarity with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or OpenTelemetry
Knowledge of service mesh technologies including Istio, Linkerd, or Cilium
Prior contributions to open-source Kubernetes or cloud-native projects are a plus
Company
Gruve
Gruve is a startup focused on transforming AI strategies into tangible outcomes for enterprises.
Founded in 2024
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$37.5MKey Investors
Mayfield Fund
2025-04-30Series A· $20M
2025-04-30Seed· $17.5M
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