Summer 2027 – IoT Industry Consulting Intern

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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 Industrials & Internet of Things (IoT) Division at SAS is a vertically integrated team driving innovation across products, solutions, and market engagement.

Within Industry Consulting, we serve as customer-facing domain experts who help organizations unlock value from IoT data through advanced analytics, AI, and proof-of-concept projects. We're seeking an intern fueled by curiosity and a passion for solving real-world problems—someone eager to innovate and help shape the future of IoT applications.

As an intern, you might: Support AI-driven consulting projects by applying analytical techniques to real-world IoT use cases across industries such as manufacturing, energy, and transportation. Collaborate with commercial sales and customer teams to understand business challenges and contribute to solution design and proof-of-concept development.

Engage with R&D and product strategy teams to provide feedback from customer engagements and help shape the future direction of IoT offerings. Assist in developing and refining analytical models that leverage streaming data, machine learning, and edge computing to deliver actionable insights.

Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and innovation efforts , including workshops, demos, and presentations that showcase emerging IoT capabilities.

Required Qualifications You’re an undergraduate student studying Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field; not graduating prior to December 2027 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with foundational knowledge in data analysis , machine learning, or statistical modeling. Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams, with the ability to create professional documents and presentations. You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are Our SAS Values and influence everything we do. Strong communication skills - both written and verbal. Leadership abilities.

Your past experiences demonstrate you’ll take initiative and go above and beyond the call of duty. You are interested in the future of Analytics and embrace technology. Preferred Qualifications Adaptability and eagerness to learn, with a proactive approach to exploring new technologies, solving unfamiliar problems, and contributing to fast-paced, innovative project environments.

Experience with programming languages, such as SAS or Python , including familiarity with data visualization or modeling tools. Knowledge of cloud platforms , edge computing, and streaming data environments. Experience building and deploying LLM-powered applications using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) , vector databases, agentic workflows and Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes , with an understanding of how they support scalable, modular, and cloud-native application development. Location This position is located in Cary HQ (hybrid). You must be local to Cary HQ and able to come to the office.

Timeline Interviews begin: On a rolling basis 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. Let's stay in touch!

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