Site Reliability Engineer Intern, Data Infra (Spring/Summer 2026)

About The Team We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Intern to join our Big Data Infrastructure team. This internship is ideal for students who are passionate about Linux systems, scripting, and large-scale data platforms. You will gain hands-on experience in operating and improving the reliability of data infrastructure services. Job Description • Support daily operations of big data platforms, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance. • Write and optimize Shell scripts to automate operational workflows and system tasks. • Assist in system health checks, log analysis, and reliability improvements. • Participate in building tools to enhance the observability and automation of data services. • Document standard operating procedures and support knowledge sharing across the team. Requirements Basic Qualifications • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. • Strong understanding of Linux operating systems and command-line tools. • Proficiency in Shell scripting (bash, sh, etc.). • Clear interest in large-scale systems and reliability engineering. • Willingness to learn, take initiative, and work collaboratively. Bonus Qualifications (Nice To Have) • Familiarity with Python for automation or internal tooling. • Experience with web platform development (e.g., using Flask, FastAPI, or similar frameworks). • Exposure to big data and storage engines such as: HDFS, Apache Ozone, Alluxio • Understanding of monitoring or alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK). • Knowledge of Git and basic CI/CD workflows. What You'll Gain • Real-world experience in operating and improving a production-grade big data platform. • Exposure to SRE practices including automation, fault-tolerance, and observability. • Mentorship from experienced infrastructure engineers. • Potential opportunity for full-time conversion based on performance and graduation timeline.