Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Intern

About the Team/Role 

WEX seeks a curious and driven Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Intern who is passionate about applying AI/ML to improve system reliability. This role will be with our SRE team. As an SRE Intern with an AI focus, you will have the opportunity to contribute to real-world projects that leverage cutting-edge AI/ML techniques to enhance the reliability and performance of our systems.  Our team fosters a collaborative and innovative environment where you can learn from experienced engineers and make a tangible impact. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience at the intersection of SRE and AI.
 

How you'll make an impact

• Collaboratively contribute to developing and improving AI-driven automation tools and scripts for system management and deployment.

• Proactively research and evaluate new technologies and tools, including AI/ML frameworks and platforms, to identify opportunities for enhancing system reliability and efficiency.

• Creatively explore and implement machine learning algorithms and techniques for anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and automated root cause analysis.

• Effectively participate in incident response and troubleshooting, learning to identify and resolve issues quickly and efficiently while considering how AI/ML could improve these processes.

• Document processes, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.

• Collaborate with development, operations, and other teams to ensure system reliability and performance, including exploring potential AI/ML collaborations.

• Contribute to post-incident reviews, investigating how AI/ML could have prevented or mitigated incidents.

• Continually learn and apply SRE principles and best practices, focusing on how AI can be integrated to improve system reliability.
   

Experience you'll bring 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with a focus on Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence.

• Educational experience working with machine learning algorithms and techniques.

• Basic understanding of operating systems (Linux preferred) and networking concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).

• Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).

• Contributions to open-source projects, especially in AI/ML or SRE.

The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, check out the "About Us" section.Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00