SUMMER INTERNSHIP - Network Software Engineering Intern
About The Position
At CableLabs we wake up every day to invent the future. CableLabs is a global, award-winning innovation and R&D lab dedicated to keeping people connected by building and orchestrating emergent technology and igniting co-innovation today for the broadband of tomorrow. Network Software Engineering Intern resides in the Future Infrastructure Group at CableLabs. This department drives research and development activities focused on future access network technologies and virtualized infrastructure. Our team plays a crucial role in delivering software and infrastructure innovations that benefit the cable industry, with particular emphasis on Network Evolution, Platform Evolution, Reliability & Experience and Differentiated Services. Why This Internship Is Exciting You will gain hands-on experience at the intersection of software, networking, and AI. This internship offers the opportunity to build and work with APIs that sit on top of real-world networks, help automate and streamline network configuration, and explore how AI and MCP-based approaches can enhance network operations. Your contributions will directly support the evolution of smarter, more programmable network platforms.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, Management of Information Systems, or a related field
- Programming experience in Python, Javascript, or similar languages
- Familiarity with REST-based APIs and basic networking concepts (IP, TCP/UDP, HTTP)
- Experience using Linux environments
- Interest in networking, software systems, or network automation
- Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly and work effectively on a team
Nice To Haves
- Experience building or consuming APIs for infrastructure or network services
- Familiarity with containers, docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift
- Experience experimenting with AI/ML tools, LLMs, or MCP-style architectures
- Interest in network observability, telemetry, or automation frameworks
- Prior internship, or project experience related to networks or distributed systems
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and test APIs that expose network capabilities and data
- Help automate and streamline network configuration and workflows
- Prototype and evaluate AI and MCP tools that sit on top of network platforms
- Document designs, experiments, and findings to support broader team adoption
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
