Software Engineering Intern — AI ADC at A10 Networks,… · San…

Summary: A10 Networks, Inc is seeking a Software Engineering Intern excited about bridging ADC technology and AI-based flows. The intern will help design and implement solutions integrating AI prompt evaluation into live systems handling complex layer 7 application traffic, contributing to high-impact projects that shape the future of AI and ADC. Responsibilities: - Design and implement prompt classification - Integrate prompt classification into Layer 7 workflow - Contribute to tooling for fine-tuning, model orchestration, and inference performance optimization - Collaborate with ML engineers on prompt evaluation - Prototype and ship features that connect models to production-grade systems Required Qualifications: - Be actively enrolled in a university program pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Engineering, or a related discipline in United States for the entire duration of the internship - Be graduating between December 2026 - June 2027 - Be available from May 2026 - August 2026 OR June 2026 - September 2026 Preferred Qualifications: - Proficiency in C/C++ and/or Python - Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals and API design - Interest in model fine-tuning, evaluation pipelines, and prompt optimization - Familiarity with prompt engineering and OSI layers/protocols such as TCP, HTTP - Nice to have: Exposure to LLM frameworks such as Hugging Face, vLLM, OpenAI API - Self-driven mindset and eagerness to learn across AI and Proxy boundaries Required Skills: C/C++, Python Important Skills: Software engineering fundamentals, API design, Prompt engineering Nice-to-Have Skills: Model fine-tuning, Evaluation pipelines, Eagerness to learn, Self-driven mindset Benefits: Complex Layer 7 development experience blended with AI technologies, Mentorship from engineers building forward thinking ADC solutions in an AI world, A collaborative, fast-paced environment where you can experiment, learn, and grow quickly.