Software Engineer – Intern

Role Description

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our globally dispersed team responsible for Harmonic’s clustered compute platform and edge applications. The platform provides a Kubernetes environment for running edge applications that include Harmonic’s virtualized DOCSIS and PON solutions. This position reports to the Senior Director of System Integration.

Location

Hybrid – based in San Jose, CA, with occasional on-site work required.

What you will be doing:

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native software for Harmonic’s clustered computing platform to support virtualized DOCSIS and PON solutions

• Integrate open-source technologies into Harmonic’s clustered computing platform

• Develop well-tested software components using C++ and Python

• Design and implement enhancements for existing software components

• Design and implement microservices and RESTful APIs that scale horizontally across multiple compute nodes

• Perform root cause analysis of issues in production environments and provide solutions

• Troubleshoot applications end-to-end across networks and microservices

• Adhere to best practices and standards in the areas of technology and security

• Stay current with advancements in technology and evaluate how new technologies can be leveraged to improve business solutions

What you should have:

• Proficiency in C++ and Python.

• Understanding of computer networking technologies.

• Understanding of computer architecture

• Experience working with LLMs and writing agentic workflows

• Experience with design and implementation of microservices and RESTful APIs that scale horizontally across multiple compute nodes.

• Troubleshooting applications end-to-end across networks and microservices.

• Expertise delivering high-quality code with extensive unit tests.

Pay & Benefits -

This is a part-time position of 20 hours per week. The estimated hourly range is $30–$35. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market, location, and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process.

Diversity, Equality, and & Inclusion at Harmonic Inc

At Harmonic, we believe that building and nurturing a global team with diverse backgrounds and voices is critical to our success. Together, we achieve excellence through creativity and innovation, build relationships based on integrity and mutual respect, and deliver the highest quality in every aspect of our business for the benefit of our employees, business partners and shareholders.

Additional Equal Opportunity statement:

Harmonic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Additionally, we will make reasonable accommodation to assist a person with a disability in the application process. If you need an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact hrhelp.nam@harmonicinc.com

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