At Wasabi, we’re a proven collection of pioneers, visionaries and disruptive doers. We see things differently than our competitors, and we make our mark in the industry by challenging the norm and delivering the unexpected and improbable. We’re a fast-growing company taking the Cloud Storage industry by storm and recognized as one of the best places to work in Boston.
Wasabi hot cloud storage is a new class and category of cloud storage, breaking all traditional barriers and boundaries of storage with a disruptive value proposition of being 1/5th the cost of AWS S3, faster than the competition, with no fees for egress or API request and delivered as a single-tier solution. Cloud storage has never been so simple, so fast and so inexpensive. It’s all part of our vision to make cloud storage the next great global utility, just like electricity.
Role Description: Software Engineering Co-op - Infrastructure/Automation
Role Purpose:
Wasabi Tech is currently seeking co-op candidates between the periods of May through November (6 months total) to join our Infrastructure team this year. This position is an individual contributor role. Ideal candidates are majoring in computer engineering, computer science with strong OOD, OOP and understanding of programming. You will use your software design and development knowledge to help a team dedicated to supporting highly reliable, secure, scalable, and innovative applications for Wasabi's hot cloud storage service. You should have expertise in agile software development, collaborate with team members, and be a pragmatic problem-solver. You should also demonstrate excellent communication skills, effectively connect with other engineering teams, and have a solid foundation in software design.
Requirements:
- A current Master's student, working towards a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Able to work full-time during the time of the co-op.
- Located within the Eastern timezone, preferably in the Massachusetts area.
- Familiarity with DevOps principles such as CI/CD, infrastructure as code (IaC), and containerization.
- Understanding of basic system administration (Linux/Unix), version control (Git), Jira and scripting (Bash, Python, or similar).
- Exposure to tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, or Terraform is a plus.
- Ability to troubleshoot basic issues in development or deployment pipelines.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to work under general supervision and follow established engineering processes and best practices
Wasabi Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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