Job Description

Note: we have multiple internship positions posted. Please consider applying for no more than 3 roles to ensure your application is being reviewed for the position(s) that best align with your career interests and goals. If you don’t see a position that aligns to your interests, but you are still considering SAS, please join our talent community by clicking here. 

Nice to meet you!  

We’re the leader in analytics. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers.

We’re also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness. If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling internship coupled with flexibility and world-class employee experience, you’ll find it here.

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.

Our industry-leading software is developed by some of the most talented programmers in the world. As a Software Development Intern, you would be working on projects related to the design and development of SAS software for new and existing products in accordance with designated development practices, timelines and quality expectations. Developers will work within specific business units such as Education, Marketing, Fraud & Security Intelligence, Analytics, Research & Development, and other functions. Depending on the position, students might have the chance to work on front-end, back-end, or full-stack development.

Upon application to the program, we align your application to a role based on your prior experiences and interests, and your resume will be shared with hiring managers across SAS. If you’re selected for an interview, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the team you may work on. A list of example positions is below. By applying for this opportunity, you understand that you may be considered for any of these or similar positions below. 

• Front-End Development
• Back-End Development
• DevOps
• Statistics/Analytics
• Software Testing

Required qualifications

• You’re curious, passionate, authentic, and accountable. These are our 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’re interested in the future of Analytics and embrace technology.
• You’re a college student enrolled in an accredited program, not graduating prior to December 2024.
• Currently pursuing undergraduate degree studying Computer Science, Software Development, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or other related technical field.

*Note: If you’re selected for an interview, you’ll receive a job description will include specific skills, abilities, and education level required for the role. This will also include details about the team.

Preferred qualifications

• Programing experience in any of the following languages: Java, Python, C, C#, HTML, CSS, SAS, R, JavaScript, Go, React, Angular, or other languages.
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure), container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), APIs, source management systems (Git, Jenkins, etc.)
• If you know SAS programming that’s an added bonus!

Timeline 

• Applications open: February 2024 
• Applications close: March 3, 2024
• Interviews begin: February 2024 on a rolling basis.
• Internship: May 14 – August 2, 2024. If your university is on a quarter system, we can be flexible on start date.

Perks of the job 

• Work with (and learn from) the best. As a SAS intern, you’ll get face time with our top executives! 
• Free SAS programming training and certification.
• At SAS, flexible work is the norm. Want to work remotely? That’s cool. Prefer a hybrid mix of sweatpants and in-person collaboration? That’s great, too.
• We work hard, but we like to play hard, too. Enjoy hackathons, social events and other opportunities to connect engage.
• Your well-being matters, and that’s why we support all dimensions of your well-being by offering programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive. This includes an on-site and remote Work/Life Center staffed by master’s level social workers and an Employee Assistance Program.

Diverse and inclusive 

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.

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/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights. Also view the Pay Transparency notice.

Resumes may be considered in the order they are received. SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process.

SAS only sends emails from verified “sas.com” email addresses and never asks for sensitive, personal information or money. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of any type of communication from, or on behalf of SAS, please contact Recruitingsupport@sas.com.

Pay Transparency: The hourly rate for SAS internships is determined by the applicant’s year in school and the position they are hired into. Hourly rates range from $15 – $31 for associate’s/bachelor’s level positions and $29 - $49/hour for master’s/Ph.D positions. Internship roles are not eligible for bonus.

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