Student Internship - Cloud Platform Engineering
Build the cloud tools behind the people who keep New England powered. Join ISO New England for a hands-on internship in cloud platform engineering and developer experience, where you’ll work on automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, AI-assisted engineering, and real enterprise technology projects that help teams move faster and build smarter.
Internship Title – Cloud Platform Engineering & Developer Experience Intern
Department – Information Services
Minimum Education level: Rising Senior
Preferred Majors: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems
Who We Are
ISO New England is one of the most pivotal energy companies you’ve probably never heard of. Our job is to oversee the 24/7 operation of the power grid that covers the six-states of New England and to administer the region’s $10+ billion “stock exchange” for buying and selling of wholesale electricity. Our work ensures that over 14 million people can reliably turn their lights on and complete their jobs, take care of their families, and live in comfort with convenience.
Department Description
Cloud Platform Engineering develops and supports cloud platforms, automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, security guardrails, observability, and developer enablement capabilities used by technology teams across the organization.
What You’ll be Working On
You’ll partner with engineers to improve the cloud platforms and developer tools used by technology teams across ISO New England. Projects may include cloud automation, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipeline enhancements, developer tooling, documentation, observability improvements, and AI-assisted engineering initiatives that make it easier for teams to build, test, deploy, and support applications.
You’ll gain practical experience with cloud engineering, DevOps, automation, platform engineering, secure software delivery, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and AI-assisted development while contributing to meaningful enterprise technology projects.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Your work will help improve developer productivity, strengthen cloud automation, and support adoption of modern engineering practices across ISO New England. By helping build secure, reliable, and easy-to-use platform capabilities, you’ll contribute to the technology foundation that supports the region’s power grid and wholesale electricity markets.
What We Look for in a Candidate
Rising senior pursuing a degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a related field.
Experience with programming and familiarity with Git, and Linux preferred.
Exposure to AWS, Terraform, containers, CI/CD, Python, JavaScript or AI-assisted development tooling is a plus.
Curiosity, strong problem-solving skills, clear communication, and an interest in cloud engineering, automation, and developer experience.
This employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position (ex: H-1B, F-1/CPT/OPT, O-1, E-3, TN, J, etc.).
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