Engineering Intern - Platform Observability

Engineering Intern - Platform Observability

Project Description  

Develop and implement a core monitoring & observability package for Kubernetes platforms that is highly portable across teams, projects, and end customers. Create the foundation for streamlined Platform as a Service operational troubleshooting, resource monitoring, and forecasting.

Key Responsibilities 

• Assist in developing and maintaining internal platform tools and services, especially those related to increasing insight into how the platform is functioning day-to-day and minute-to-minute
• Fuse together multiple platform-standard data sources (Prometheus, AWS) via user-friendly Grafana dashboards
• Evolve simple dashboards into engines for forecasting and recommendations through automated trend analyses
• Support automation efforts for CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure provisioning
• Document processes, tools, and best practices for internal teams
• Collaborate with multiple internal platform/DevOps teams to guide product (dashboard) development for maximum value and utility

Required Qualifications 

• Currently pursuing degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field 
• Proficiency with at least one programming language (Python, Go, Java, etc.)
• Familiarity with container services (e.g. Docker) and CI/CD (e.g. GitLab)
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Exposure to monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, etc.)
• Interest in DevOps, infrastructure-as-code, and automation tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working with any Kubernetes distribution (OpenShift, Rancher, K3s, AWS EKS, etc.)
• Experience with Linux systems and shell scripting
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals