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Simons Foundation · 2 days ago

Network Engineer Intern

New York, NY

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $28/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Simons Foundation is seeking an intern for their Scientific Computing Core to work on high-performance networking of cluster resources. The role involves projects related to network diagnostics, automation, routine testing, or benchmarking and tuning of networking fabrics.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Take on one of several potential projects related to network diagnostics, automation, routine testing, or benchmarking and tuning of either ethernet or InfiniBand fabrics

Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required

Qualification

Computer networking fundamentalsLinux command linePythonHPCCluster computingGit/GitHubCommunication skillsCollaborative skills

Required

Must be a student enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program

Basic understanding of computer networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, DNS, DHCP)

Basic knowledge of the Linux command line

Familiarity with programming in Python, Julia, or Rust

Must enjoy working in a research-driven environment

Desire to document code and process, deliberative decision-making

Strong oral and written communication

Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills

Resume or CV

Cover letter indicating your interest in the position

Preferred

Students enrolled in physics, mathematics, computer science, or related disciplines preferred

Some experience in HPC and cluster computing topics such as MPI, Slurm is preferred

Basic knowledge of Git/GitHub desired

Benefits

Applicable travel assistance to New York City

Supported temporary housing option while in New York City

Company

Simons Foundation

Simons Foundation is a private foundation funding research in mathematics and the basic sciences.

Founded in 1994

New York, New York, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.simonsfoundation.org

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