Networking Internship - AI Engineering

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship by senior engineers

Hybrid work model

Onboarding and development programs

Wellness Fridays

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP in Galway, Ireland, offers a Networking Internship (AI Engineering) with a hybrid model requiring ~2 days per week in-office. You will collaborate on software engineering projects under an R&D team, learning to apply AI tools to network automation and telemetry in a private-cloud context.

The role starts 11 January 2027 for about 8 months, with mentorship from senior engineers, onboarding, and opportunities to grow in a dynamic, inclusive environment at

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a University during the internship and eligible to work in Ireland full-time during the internship.
• Must be able to work in Ireland during the internship and start 11 January 2027.
• Strong interest in AI, networking, and software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Work on a project critical to HPE in an Agile environment.
• Build automation that configures, provisions, and manages network devices at scale.
• Use AI coding agents to accelerate writing playbooks, parsers, and test harnesses.
• Receive guidance from a senior member of the Engineering team who will help you technically approach the use cases.

Skills

Time management

Project management

Python scripting

Linux

AI tooling

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Learning

Education

Enrolled in University

Tools

OpenCode

Copilot

Job description

Networking Internship - AI Engineering

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you.

Job Description: We are looking for a Networking Intern (AI Engineering) within HPE, Intelligent Edge to join us! You will have an exciting opportunity to learn and collaborate on software engineering projects with guidance from R&D team that creates the innovative private cloud solutions that our customers depend on for high performance workloads.

Start Date: 11. January 2027 (~ 8 month) Location: Galway, Ireland

Mandatory Requirements: Enrolled in a University during the internship and eligibility to work in Ireland in full-time during the internship

What you'll do:

• Work on a specific project critical to HPE in an Agile environment
• Build automation that configures, provisions, and manages network devices at scale.
• Use AI coding agents (OpenCode, Copilot) to accelerate writing playbooks, parsers, and test harnesses, while staying accountable for correctness
• Receive guidance from a senior member of the Engineering team who will help you technically approach the use cases
• Utilize new trends in network programmability, telemetry, and closed-loop automation

What you'll bring:

• Good time management and project management skills
• Exposure to the Linux operating system and scripting languages such as Python, but more importantly, a passion for technology and for building with AI tools
• Confidence and self-motivation both when working independently and as part of a team
• Strong desire to excel and surpass expectations
• Enthusiasm, motivation, and willingness to learn

What we'd prefer you know:

• Experience experimenting with AI coding assistants or LLM-based tools on personal or academic projects
• Good time management and project management skills
• Confidence and self-motivation both when working independently and as part of a team, including directing and supervising AI agents
• Strong desire to excel and surpass expectations
• Enthusiasm, motivation, and willingness to learn and adapt as the tooling evolves

What you can expect from us:

• Initial extensive onboarding to support you with adjusting to the role
• Ongoing learning and development throughout the internship
• Be mentored by at least one senior member of the team
• Competitive salary and great benefits
• Great work-life balance including hybrid working and Wellness Fridays initiative

At HPE, we’re: Human Rights Campaign’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index Great Place to Work’s Best Workplace for Parents 2023 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2024 Ethisphere World’s Most Ethical Company 2024 The Civic 50 Honoree JUST Jobs Leader 2024 Forbes 2024 America’s Best Employers For Diversity America's Most Just Companies 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas™ 2024 Bay Area's Best Places to Work 2024

Want to learn more about Software Engineering careers at HPE? Try our new virtual experience program, where you can explore what’s next for you in this role and earn shareable completion certificates that stand out to HPE recruiters and hiring managers. https://careers.hpe.com/us/en/students-virtual-experiences

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What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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