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Data Intel and AI Intern

NetApp

NetApp

Software Engineering, Data Science
San Jose, CA, USA
Posted on Feb 25, 2026

Job Summary

Organization Overview

NetApp storage systems hold 70 Exabytes of enterprise data. The Data Intelligence and AI Business Unit builds vision is to bring AI to data. We build platforms and services that enable enterprises to operationalize this data and AI at scale within the compliance boundaries of data. AIDE (AI Data Engine) is a core data platform product within the BU, focused on making enterprise data ready for AI workloads through scalable data pipelines and distributed systems that support modern machine learning and inference use cases.

Role Overview
We are seeking a Software Engineering Intern to join the AIDE team. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong interest or background in machine learning systems, AI inference, distributed systems, and data engineering, with hands-on development in Go. The intern will work closely with senior engineers on production-oriented components of the AI Data Engine.

Project Summary
The intern will work on implementing adaptive indexing algorithms that learn from query patterns to optimize data access and make enterprise data inference-ready. The project will focus on designing and building Go-based, distributed indexing and query components that improve performance, scalability, and efficiency for AI inference workloads.

Job Requirements

• Strong fundamentals in distributed systems, data engineering, or ML systems
• Hands-on programming experience in Go
• Familiarity with document databases and gRPC-based microservices
• Exposure to query optimization, indexing techniques, or AI inference pipelines is a plus

Education

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Compensation:
Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why You'll Thrive at NetApp

At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.

NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.

Our culture

We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.

If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.

Submitting an application

To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.

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