Summer 2027 - Software Developer Intern (Go/Golang Experience)

Nice to meet you!    

We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers.  

If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you’ll find it here. We’re recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more. 

What you’ll do   

Looking for *that* internship? The game-changing one that’ll help you learn, grow, and chart your path forward? You’ll find it at SAS. Our interns aren’t coffee runners – they do real, meaningful work. Our award-winning internship program is focused on development, culture, and community. We’ll help you grow professionally, find (or further) your passion, and make memorable connections that last beyond the summer.    

The BOSS (Business Orchestration Services) team is building the next generation of SAS orchestration tools. We use cutting-edge architectures and languages to deliver world-class software that is a critical foundational component of multiple SAS solutions. It enables SAS products to ingest, enrich, and transform streaming data, and to orchestrate real-time data-driven decisioning processes. 

As an intern, you might: 

• Add new components to the orchestration engine, enabling customers to integrate with additional third-party systems

• Add or modify functionality of the API (Application Programming Interface) to integrate the user interface with the back-end

• Write tests to confirm functionality and to compare performance with other systems

• Experiment with new capabilities in open-source data orchestration engines

• Participate in project scoping and tracking using the Agile methodology in a continuous delivery environment

Required qualifications

• You’re an undergraduate college student enrolled in an accredited program, not graduating before December 2027.  

• You have experience/coursework in Golang/Go

• You’re interested in the future of analytics and embrace technology.

• You’re curious, passionate, authentic, and accountable. These are Our SAS Values and influence everything we do.

Required qualifications

• Experience with:
  • Git
  • Performance tuning
  • Cloud technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, AWS)

Location

• Cary, HQ Hybrid (minimum of 3 days in the office per week)

Timeline 

• Internship: May 18, 2027 – August 6, 2027 (These dates are not flexible. To be considered for the SAS Summer Internship program, all interns must be available to start in person at Cary HQ on May 18, 2027. Summer internships last 12 weeks. 

Perks of the job   

• Work with (and learn from) the best. As a SAS intern, you’ll get face time with company leaders and executives.  

• Hybrid work flexibility: Our hybrid approach offers the best of both worlds, combining in-office collaboration with the flexibility to work remotely, aligned with your team’s needs (minimum of 3 days in the office per week).  

• Free SAS programming training and certification.     

• Your well-being matters. We support all dimensions of your well-being with programs designed to reduce stress and distractions so you can stay healthy and productive. This includes an on-site Work/Life Center, Recreation and Fitness Center, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), subsidized cafés and more.   

• We work hard, but we like to have fun, too. Enjoy hackathons, social events and other opportunities to connect and engage.   

You are welcome here.   

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our inclusive workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers.   

Additional Information   

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights.  

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 Pay transparency: Hourly rates for SAS internships are based on an applicant’s year in school and the role they are hired into. Rates range from $15 to $30 per hour for associate and bachelor’s-level positions and from $29 to $49 per hour for master’s and Ph.D positions. Internship roles are not eligible for bonuses.  

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