Systems Engineering Intern
Hira
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- NetworkingTroubleshootingStakeholder managementSystem designPythonLinux
- Work
- On-site in San Francisco Bay Area · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Troubleshooting37%Stakeholder management32%Networking28%System design20%of 98 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 4, 2026 · still open
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About Hira
Hira is a technology company focused on automating the job application process through dedicated, personal agents that operate 24/7 to identify high-quality opportunities for users. The platform streamlines the search and application workflow, helping individuals find roles that match their skills and preferences with minimal friction. Hira is available on iMessage and Muse, making it easy to access job-search support directly within familiar messaging environments. The team is building tools that blend automation, personalization, and user-centric design to improve how people discover and pursue career opportunities.
About the Role
The Systems Engineering Intern will support the design, maintenance, and optimization of Hira’s backend systems and infrastructure in a full-time, on-site role based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This position offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, working closely with experienced engineers to learn best practices in systems engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with systems configuration.
- Monitoring performance.
- Helping implement improvements to reliability and scalability.
- Participating in troubleshooting issues.
- Diagnosing root causes.
- Collaborating with engineering teams to resolve technical problems.
- Contributing to system documentation.
- Supporting basic system administration tasks.
- Providing technical support to internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Strong foundation in Systems Engineering and Systems Design, with the ability to understand how components interact within distributed systems.
- Hands-on skills in Troubleshooting and Technical Support, including diagnosing and resolving issues in development or production environments.
- Basic experience or coursework in System Administration, such as working with operating systems, user permissions, and system monitoring tools.
- Familiarity with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, or similar) and interest in automation and tooling.
- Ability to learn quickly, follow structured processes, and collaborate effectively in a team-based engineering environment.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail when documenting systems, procedures, and incident reports.
- Interest in reliable, scalable systems for consumer-facing applications.
- Prior internship or project experience in infrastructure or backend development is a plus.