Systems Engineer Internship at AT&T

Wayne State University; United States; On-site; USD 58,400 - 98,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading communication company is seeking motivated students for a Systems Engineer Internship. This 10-12 week immersive summer experience allows interns to collaborate with experts on impactful projects. Candidates should be rising seniors pursuing a STEM degree, available full-time by June 2026, and willing to work on-site five days a week. The internship offers a competitive salary range of $58,400 - $98,200, along with great rewards and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Rising senior pursuing a four-year undergraduate or graduate degree in STEM field.
• Availability to begin full-time internship by June 2026.
• Ability to work on-site at least 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Leverage technical expertise to enhance AT&T’s network.
• Collaborate across teams to automate workflows and improve system performance.
• Use data skills to communicate insights and drive decisions.

Skills

Proficiency in scripting

Collaborative problem-solving

Strong data analysis

Mastery in communication

Leadership skills

Curiosity

Education

Pursuing a four-year undergraduate or graduate degree in STEM

Job description

Join AT&T and help shape the future of communications and technology that connect the world. We value innovators who seek to explore the unknown and challenge the status quo. Bring your bold ideas and fearless spirit to redefine connectivity and transform how people share stories and experiences. At AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll build it.

AT&T is seeking motivated students for our Systems Engineer Internship, a 10-12 week immersive summer experience offering hands‑on learning. Interns will collaborate with industry experts on business‑impacting projects, gaining practical skills and exposure to real‑world challenges. We’re looking for individuals passionate about technology and eager to innovate, learn, and grow in a dynamic environment.

What you’ll do:

Leverage technical expertise and strategic thinking to enhance AT&T’s network, optimize applications, and deliver value. Collaborate across teams to automate workflows, integrate data platforms, develop tests, and improve system performance with a security‑first mindset. Use data skills to communicate insights and drive decisions. Requires proficiency in scripting, collaborative problem‑solving, and strong data analysis.

What you’ll bring:

• Integrity that serves as your true north moral compass.
• Mastery in communication, both speaking and writing clearly and effectively.
• Strong leadership skills, comfortable leading teams at all levels.
• A proactive mindset, always ready and eager to tackle challenges.
• A results‑oriented approach, driven to achieve goals.
• A curious mind, continuously learning and fascinated by innovation.

What you’ll need:

• Rising senior pursuing a four‑year undergraduate or graduate degree in STEM* field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math).
• Availability to begin full‑time internship by June 2026.
• Ability to work on‑site at least 5 days per week at the specified office locations.
• Our Technology Development Program Interns earn between $58,400 - $98,200 annually. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Ready to join our team? Apply today!

By applying for this opportunity, you may be considered for other AT&T technical disciplines within the Technology Development Program Internship at other AT&T locations throughout the US.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. AT&T will not hire any applicants for Technology Development Program Internship who require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

AT&T will consider for employment: qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state, & local laws.