Platform Engineer Intern at Carnegie… · Pittsburgh

Summary: Carnegie Mellon University is at the forefront of software evolution through its Software Engineering Institute (SEI). They are seeking a Platform Engineering Intern to assist in designing robust CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native ecosystems, contributing directly to government programs' operational resilience and security. Responsibilities: - Architect Platforms: Assist in designing and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native ecosystems that prioritize security and developer experience - Collaborate & Consult: Work alongside SEI experts to analyze customer requirements and translate them into actionable engineering workflows - Automate Everything: Use tools like Kubernetes, Terraform, and GitOps to ensure our systems are repeatable, scalable, and resilient against sophisticated threats - Innovate: Research and demonstrate new techniques in software supply chain security and automated system recovery Required Qualifications: - Enrolled in a degree granting program - Willingness to travel to various locations to support the SEI's overall mission. This includes within the SEI and CMU community - You will be subject to a background check and must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship - A passion for Platform Engineering and a 'systems thinking' mindset - Familiarity with the DevSecOps lifecycle (Code, Build, Test, Release, Deploy, Monitor) - Exposure to containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and cloud environments - Strong communication skills—you can explain the *why* behind the *how* - The Drive to Serve: A desire to apply high-level engineering to protect and support those in the field Required Skills: Platform Engineering Important Skills: DevSecOps lifecycle, Containerization, Kubernetes, Cloud environments Nice-to-Have Skills: Systems thinking, Desire to serve