Intern - Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 - Remote Eligible

Lumen Internship Program

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress. We're looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

Lumen offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital innovation through a 10-week summer internship. Interns learn, network, and advance their careers while helping drive technology forward - embark on your exciting journey with Lumen today.

The Role

Intern must be available to work full time (40 hours/week) during the 10-week program.

Program Dates: May 29 – August 7, 2026.

Location: This position is fully remote / work from home in the continental US.

Work Authorization: US work authorization required for this role. Program eligibility is contingent on the candidate's commitment to the entire 10-week program. No exceptions will be made.

As a Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Engineering Intern within the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE), you will contribute to the development, automation, and optimization of cloud-native infrastructure and platform services.

You'll work closely with senior engineers and architects to implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions, support platform engineering initiatives, and help drive innovation across multi-cloud environments.

The Main Responsibilities

• Infrastructure as Code Development: Assist in writing, testing, and deploying IaC scripts using tools like Terraform, Bicep, or CloudFormation to provision and manage cloud resources across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Automation & Tooling: Develop scripts and automation workflows to support platform operations, including CI/CD pipelines, monitoring integrations, and configuration management.
• Cloud Platform Support: Participate in the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure services.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Create and maintain technical documentation for IaC modules, platform components, and operational procedures.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with product owners, platform engineers, and infrastructure teams to deliver business-impacting solutions.
• Daily Agile Ceremonies: Engage in daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives as part of an agile development team.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Support continuous integration and delivery efforts by contributing to pipeline development and testing automation.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required qualifications:

• Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, rising senior level education status at the start of the internship.
• Graduating August 2026 – May 2027.
• Preferred fields include but not limited to: Computer Science, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or related technical field.

Proficiency and understanding of:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interest in cloud technologies, infrastructure automation, and platform engineering.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation).
• Experience with GitHub, Jenkins, or other CI/CD tools.
• Basic understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and adaptability.

Compensation: Internship compensation ranges depend on each individual's level of education, geographic location, and experience/qualifications aligned to the role.

Hourly Based Pay Range: Min: $31/hour Max: $46/hour

What to Expect Next

Once you complete and submit your application, you will be invited to take part in a virtual assessment. This on-demand assessment allows Lumen to better understand how your skills and experiences align to the internship role. You will receive a separate email invitation (please check your spam folder) within 6 hours of applying. To remain eligible for the summer internship program, be sure to finish the video interview within 5 business days of your application.

Application & Interview Timeline:

• October – First Round Interviews with top, qualified candidates
• November - Interview panel with work team
• December - All Summer 2026 offers will be extended by end of month

Requisition #: 340222

Background Screening: If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Application Deadline: 10/21/2025