The Washington Post · 16 hours ago
Summer Intern Software Engineering, CloudOps
Washington, DC
Internship
Onsite
InternThe Washington Post is on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America, and they are seeking a Software Engineering Intern for their CloudOps team. In this role, you will help improve how engineers build, operate, and scale cloud-based systems, contributing to developer workflows and system performance.
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Responsibilities
Help improve how engineers across the organization build, operate, and scale cloud-based systems
Contribute to efforts that enhance developer workflows, increase visibility into system performance, enable automation, strengthen security, and promote cost-efficient use of cloud resources
Gain hands-on experience with modern cloud and DevOps tooling such as Docker, AWS CDK and CloudFormation, Datadog, GitHub, Jenkins, CopePipelines, ECS, and load balancers
Contribute production code, participate in design discussions and code reviews, and learn how to build and operate services in a modern, distributed environment
Qualification
Required
Foundational knowledge of computer science concepts such as data structures, algorithms, and basic system design, gained through coursework, projects, or internships
Experience with one or more programming languages or tools (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Ruby, SQL), with the ability to quickly learn new languages and frameworks as needed
Familiarity with software development best practices, including version control (Git/GitHub), code reviews, and writing maintainable, well-documented code
Exposure to cloud platforms or infrastructure concepts (such as AWS, Azure, or GCP), including services like compute, storage, networking, or identity and access management
Understanding of containerization or CI/CD concepts (e.g., Docker, build pipelines, automated testing), or a strong interest in learning them
Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases, or a solid grasp of how data is stored, queried, and managed
Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and a willingness to dig into unfamiliar systems to understand how they work
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and stakeholders, communicate ideas clearly, and incorporate feedback
Strong time-management skills and adaptability in a fast-paced, iterative engineering environment
Interest in building reliable, secure, and cost-efficient systems at scale
Company
The Washington Post
The Washington Post is an award-winning news leader whose mission is to connect, inform, and enlighten local, national and global readers with trustworthy reporting, in-depth analysis and engaging opinions.
Founded in 1877
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Van Deventer
Senior Research Analyst to the CEO
Dan Stillman
Co-founder and Meteorologist, Capital Weather Gang
Recent News
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