SGX3 Summer Internship (Summer 2026)

About the Internship

The SGX3's Workforce Development team will offer a summer program aimed at graduate students. This 9-week, full-time internship, hosted at the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) and funded by SGX3, offers a rare chance to gain hands-on experience in software development within the dynamic Advanced Computing Interfaces (ACI) group. Eligible applicants include graduate students majoring in computer science or computer engineering (or related fields). The student will be funded by SGX3 to join the TACC science gateway team for the summer, working on live, impactful gateways and gateway infrastructure. Each student will also receive impactful mentorship from TACC researchers and opportunities to grow their leadership skills.

• Duration: June 1 - August 1, 2026(Move in day: May 30st, Campus Tour: May 31st, Start Date: June 1st)
• Availability: Full-time commitment, 40 hours/week
• Financial Stipend: A stipend of $6,300 will be provided
• Focus: Practical experience in software development for Science Gateways and Cyberinfrastructure

This fellowship will immerse you in real-world projects, allowing you to work alongside top professionals and enhance your technical skills while contributing to impactful scientific research.

Important: This is a fellowship opportunity that provides a stipend, it is not an employment opportunity.

If you are not sure that you’re 100% qualified, but up for the challenge, we want you to apply. We believe skills are transferable and passion for our mission goes a long way.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Graduate Student
• Experience with Python, computer science, coding boot-camp, or similar hands-on instruction in web development, programming or scripting experience in any language
• Experience with Bash, Django, React, Java, JavaScript, Jupyter, Jenkins, Tapis, and REST APIs, QA Testing and/or other programming highly desirable
• Experience with Docker and Containerization
• Experience working with version control, preferably Git
• Experience working with the Linux command line interface
• Must be organized and detail-oriented
• Must have the ability to work independently and follow directions
• Professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills

Working Conditions:

• Attire: Business Casual
• Hybrid work environment - Monday, Wednesday in office plus third day of candidates choice. Two days remote.
• Standard Office Environment, Use of manual dexterity, Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation