Summer 2025 - IoT Systems Architect Intern

Nice to meet you!

We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers.

We’re also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness. If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career coupled with flexibility and world-class employee experience, you'll find it here.

What you’ll do  

The IoT Division at SAS is a vertically integrated line of business charged with innovation: innovation in products and solutions and innovation around market engagement.  We encompass R&D, Product Strategy, Industry Advisory and Product Marketing. 

We are looking for a curious and innovative candidate who believes that AI can make a real difference for IoT applications.  Within the IoT Division, we are developing a brand new paradigm in delivering IoT applications.   

As an intern, you might: 

• Develop IoT application proof of concept using SAS Application framework and AI capabilities, including Generative AI
• Document best practices for model inferencing, including guidelines for fast, efficient deployment
• Investigate model optimization techniques, including quantization, pruning, and model compression, to improve performance and reduce latency.
• Develop packaging and operational capabilities for real-life implementations of IoT Applications
• Collaborate with R&D, Product Management, and Industry advisory teams 

Required Qualifications 

• Students currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Development or other related technical field
• Experience with Python and knowledge of multithreading and object-oriented programming
• An understanding of AI frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Onnx
• Knowledge of Machine Learning fundamentals
• Familiarity with containers and conatainer orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic, and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do. 
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal. 
• Leadership abilities. Your past experiences demonstrate you’ll take initiative and go above and beyond the call of duty. 
• You’re interested in the future of Analytics and embrace technology. 
• You’re a college student enrolled in an accredited program, not graduating prior to December 2025. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Understanding of model optimization techniques
• DevOps understanding

Location

• Cary HQ/Hybrid or Fully Remote

Internship dates: May 20, 2025 – August 8, 2025. We can be flexible on start date if your university is on a quarter system.  Internships last 12 weeks in total length. 

Perks of the job  

• You will receive a mentor and professional development opportunities.  

• Exclusive networking opportunities, a Data 4 Good project, and a Diversity Speaker Series with guest speakers!  

• Work with (and learn from) the best. As a SAS intern, you’ll get face time with our top executives!  

• Free SAS programming training and certification.    

• At SAS, the Future of Work is whatever you want it to be. Want to work remotely? That’s cool. Prefer a mix of sweatpants and in-person collaboration? That’s great, too.   

• Your well-being matters, and that’s why we support all dimensions of your well-being by offering programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive.  This includes an on-site and remote Work/Life Center staffed by master’s level Social Workers and an Employee Assistance Program. 

• We work hard, but we like to play hard, too. Enjoy hackathons, social events and other opportunities to connect + engage.   

Diverse and Inclusive

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.

Additional Information:

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights. Also view the Pay Transparency notice.

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