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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:
Simons Foundation, Flatiron Institute
Network Engineer Intern
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162 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
Full time
Posted 28 Days Ago
Job Requisition id: R0001999
The Scientific Computing Core (SCC)
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manages supercomputing resources and provides high performance
computing (HPC) expertise to all centers at the Flatiron Institute,
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developing tools broadly useful to the scientific community
as a whole.
SCC is seeking an intern who is interested in high-performance
networking of cluster resources.
Networks provide the underlying fabrics upon which
high-performance computing operates, often limiting performance
of key tasks like message passing or filesystem access.
Architecting, deploying, and maintaining high performance
networks requires both care and precision.
The internship will take place in-person at the Simons
Foundation’s offices in New York City from
June 1, 2026 – August 14, 2026.
Applicable travel assistance to New York City and a supported
temporary housing option while in New York City may be available.
Visit the Summer at Simons page to learn more.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
* Take on one of several potential projects related to network
diagnostics, automation, routine testing, or benchmarking and
tuning of either ethernet or InfiniBand fabrics.
* Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
* Must be a student enrolled in an accredited graduate degree
program
* Students enrolled in physics, mathematics, computer science,
or related disciplines preferred
Experience
* Basic understanding of computer networking fundamentals
(TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, DNS, DHCP)
* Basic knowledge of the Linux command line
* Familiarity with programming in Python, Julia, or Rust
* Some experience in HPC and cluster computing topics such as
MPI, Slurm is preferred
* Basic knowledge of Git/GitHub desired
Related Skills & Other Requirements
* Must enjoy working in a research-driven environment
* Desire to document code and process, deliberative
decision-making.
* Strong oral and written communication
* Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
* Resume or CV
* Cover letter indicating your interest in the position
Application Deadline
* Applications for summer 2026 must be submitted by
February 6, 2026
COMPENSATION
* This internship pays $20, $25 or $28 per hour, depending on
degree level
Our Commitment to Expanding Pathways to Science & Opportunities for All:
Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse
mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. The Simons
Foundation is committed to advancing basic science and
mathematics to benefit humankind and expand our collective
understanding of our world. As part of our mission,
we support partners, programs, and initiatives that seek to
broaden the scientific community and open pathways to science
and mathematics careers.
The Simons Foundation provides equal opportunities to
all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age,
sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability,
veteran status, or any other protected category under federal,
state, and local law.
About Us
The Simons Foundation is a private foundation in New York City
whose mission is to advance the frontiers of research in
mathematics and the basic sciences. Founded in 1994 by Jim and
Marilyn Simons, the foundation supports transformative science
through grantmaking, in-house research and public engagement.
The Simons Foundation provides grants in autism science and
neuroscience; life sciences; mathematics and physical sciences;
and science, society and culture. The foundation’s in-house
research division, the Flatiron Institute, develops and deploys
computational methods to advance basic scientific research.
Visit the Simons Foundation career page to learn more
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Salary and Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation
provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.
E-Verify
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