Infrastructure Engineering Intern: Data Center & Cloud Ops

191 Altera Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Altera seeks an Infrastructure Engineering Intern to join the Engineering Infra Team in San Jose. You will support data center and lab operations, assist with server imaging, OS installation, and basic automation tasks to learn enterprise infrastructure management.

The role emphasizes Linux/Windows administration, networking fundamentals, and exposure to AWS, Terraform, Ansible, and Puppet under senior guidance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Master's or PhD in a technical field.
• Knowledge of Linux and Windows systems administration.
• Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing).
• Exposure to scripting/automation (Bash/Python, Ansible, Puppet).
• Experience with data center infrastructure and server hardware (Ethernet, fiber, DAC).

Responsibilities

• Support data center, lab, and rack operations including cabling and labeling.
• Assist with bare-metal server imaging and OS install (Linux/Windows).
• Use Ansible or Puppet to automate routine tasks.
• Perform basic Linux/Windows admin and monitor host status.
• Assist with networking tasks involving AWS, VPC, and Terraform modules.

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

NetApp

Job description

Altera seeks an Infrastructure Engineering Intern to join the Engineering Infra Team in San Jose. You will support data center and lab operations, assist with server imaging, OS installation, and basic automation tasks to learn enterprise infrastructure management.

The role emphasizes Linux/Windows administration, networking fundamentals, and exposure to AWS, Terraform, Ansible, and Puppet under senior guidance.