Summer 2027 - IoT Product Strategy Intern (Master's)

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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 IoT Division at SAS is a vertically integrated line of business charged with innovation: innovation in products and solutions and innovation around market engagement.

We are looking for a curious and innovative candidate who believes that AI can make a real difference.  Within our Strategy and Product Innovation & Engineering team, we are developing a brand-new paradigm in delivering AI & IoT applications.

As an intern, you might:

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Research industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics shaping enterprise AI.

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Identify and evaluate new product capabilities, developing supporting requirements, evidence, and prototypes.

• Analyze competing and comparable technologies to assess competitive strengths, weaknesses, and differentiation.
• Build and deliver live demonstrations showcasing emerging technologies and innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with R&D, Product Management, and Industry Advisory teams to inform product strategy and direction.

Required qualifications

• You’re a Master's student enrolled in an accredited program, not graduating before December 2027 .
• Ability to conduct market research, data analysis, and interpret industry trends
• Familiarity with Generative AI technologies, including LLMs, AI agents, and AI assisted development tools
• Python experience
• 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

• Understanding of AI architectures and infrastructure, including MCP, embeddings, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), vector databases, and inference technologies.
• Familiarity with AI user experience considerations, including prompt design, response explainability, grounding, and evaluation of agent behavior.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with software development and deployment tools, including Git, Docker, and Kubernetes.

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

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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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