Nasuni

Software Development Intern - C++, Python, Go - Distributed Systems

Location: Marlborough, MA (Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite)

Duration: June 1 – August 7, 2026 (10 weeks)

Compensation: Hourly paid internship

Role Overview

Nasuni is seeking a Software Development Intern to join our engineering team for Summer 2026.

This internship provides hands-on experience building and improving software that powers Nasuni’s cloud-native file data platform, used by enterprises worldwide to manage and protect massive volumes of unstructured data.

During the program, you will collaborate with experienced engineers to implement features, debug issues, and contribute to production-grade systems in a modern SaaS environment. You will gain exposure to the software development lifecycle—from design and development through testing and deployment—while working in an Agile engineering team.

This role is ideal for students pursuing computer science or related degrees who want practical experience building real systems, learning from mentors, and contributing meaningful code in a collaborative engineering environment.

Level & Scope Definition

This internship is a guided engineering role designed to provide real development experience while learning industry best practices.

Interns will:

• Work on well-defined engineering tasks or a scoped project
• Implement and test code under the guidance of senior engineers
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning and code reviews
• Collaborate with engineers, QA, and product partners to understand requirements

Decision-making is technical and task-focused, with design guidance and mentorship provided by experienced team members.

Success in this role involves demonstrating:

• strong coding fundamentals
• curiosity and learning agility
• collaborative development practices
• ownership of assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Implement well-scoped software features, improvements, or tooling within Nasuni’s cloud platform.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues identified by engineering, QA, or support teams.
• Participate in requirements discussions, technical design reviews, and sprint planning activities.
• Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to code reviews with guidance from senior engineers.
• Assist in building automated tests and development scripts to support high-quality releases.
• Use version control and development tools to collaborate effectively with the engineering team.
• Apply modern development practices—including responsible use of AI-assisted coding tools—to improve development efficiency while validating correctness and security.
• Document development work and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.
• Continuously develop technical skills through mentorship, pair programming, and feedback.

Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Ability to program in at least one of the following languages: C++, Python, or Go.
• Understanding of core computer science concepts, including algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented design.
• Experience using Unix-based command line environments such as Linux or macOS.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate technical ideas clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic or project experience building software systems, APIs, or backend services.
• Strong proficiency in C++ or Go.
• Familiarity with Git-based development workflows.
• Exposure to AI-assisted coding tools (such as GitHub Copilot or similar) and the ability to validate and review generated code.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks or automated testing concepts.

Ideal Qualifications

• Academic or personal project experience involving:
  • distributed systems
  • storage platforms
  • cloud services
  • networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP).
• Prior internship or development experience in a cloud, infrastructure, or storage technology environment.

Experience Guidelines

Typical candidates for this role include:

• Students entering junior or senior year of undergraduate study
• Graduate students in computer science or related fields

Relevant experience may include:

• university coursework
• personal coding projects
• open-source contributions
• prior internships.

Hands-on coding experience and curiosity about building systems are valued more than years of experience.

About Nasuni

Nasuni is the unstructured data foundation for enterprise teams—and the AI that supports them. We manage, protect, and activate the world’s unstructured data so organizations can work smarter, spend wisely, and create safely without limits. Our AI-ready platform helps enterprises modernize file infrastructure—supporting secure collaboration, resilience, and intelligent automation across global environments.

Why Work at Nasuni (Marlborough, MA)

Based in the Greater Boston area, Nasuni brings together teams building modern cloud and data infrastructure used by enterprises worldwide. In our Marlborough roles, you’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to ship meaningful product and customer outcomes. If you value ownership, practical problem-solving, and building technology that sits at the intersection of enterprise data and AI readiness, you’ll find a strong community and high-impact work here.

As a Summer Intern, you will gain:

• Structured onboarding and mentorship
• Hands-on engineering project ownership
• Exposure to enterprise SaaS platform development
• Networking opportunities across engineering and product teams
• Experience working in a collaborative hybrid environment

Why Intern at Nasuni (Marlborough, Mass)

As an hourly summer intern, you’ll gain:

• Structured onboarding and mentorship
• Hands-on project ownership
• Exposure to enterprise marketing and communications programs
• Networking opportunities across departments
• A collaborative Boston Seaport office environment

Compensation Transparency:

In accordance with U.S. pay transparency laws, Nasuni is committed to providing visibility into compensation for all U.S.-based roles. Click HERE to view our compensation ranges by job grade. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s experience, skills, education, and work location.

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