Analytic Software Tester Intern (Masters or PhD) - Summer or Year-Round

SAS Institute - Cary, NC

Full-time - Intern

Remote - Cary, NC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Analytic Software Tester Intern role at SAS offers a unique opportunity for Master's or PhD students to engage in meaningful work within a leading data and AI organization. Interns will contribute to the testing and validation of streaming analytics algorithms, gaining hands-on experience in software development and testing while collaborating with a talented team. This internship is designed to foster professional growth, networking, and skill development in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the numerical validation, testing, and documentation of streaming analytics algorithms.
• Work closely with the IoT Applied Analytics development team to provide performance and usability feedback.
• Gain knowledge of the software development life cycle and participate in the software release cycle.
• Conduct testing and validating analytics.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD student majoring in Statistics, Math, or Electrical Engineering.
• Programming experience in one or more of the following languages: SAS, Python, Lua.
• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and initiative.
• Interest in the future of Analytics and technology.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to handle deadlines in a multi-tasking environment.
• Ability to quickly learn new technical skills.
• Experience with developing & implementing test plans.
• Experience with testing software.
• Experience with multiple operating systems, such as UNIX.
• Programming experience with matrix-oriented languages like SAS/IML, Matlab, R, or S-Plus.

Benefits

• Free SAS programming training and certification.
• Support for all dimensions of well-being through programs that reduce stress and distractions.
• Opportunities to participate in hackathons, social events, and other engagement activities.