Poshmark

Site Reliability Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

Poshmark4 days ago
Location

US California (Redwood City) - Office

Type

Internship

Salary

USD 35 – 35

Level

Intern

Role

Site Reliability Engineering Intern

Posted

Apr 15, 2026

InternshipIntern

The role

Summary

A 10-week Site Reliability Engineering internship at Poshmark's Cloud Operations team, focusing on building automation tools, improving system reliability, and gaining hands-on experience in DevOps and cloud infrastructure for aspiring engineering students passionate about scalable, high-availability systems.

What you'll do

Automation and Operational Excellence: Develop and implement automation tools, scripts, and services to enhance system reliability and operational efficiency over a 10-week project period.
System Monitoring and Observability: Create solutions for monitoring system health, availability, security, and develop improved observability, alerting, and incident response systems.
Deployment and Release Support: Assist in application deployments, testing, and release processes while collaborating with engineering teams to troubleshoot and optimize production performance.
Infrastructure Learning and Collaboration: Learn and apply best practices in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), DevOps, and cloud infrastructure through hands-on experience and close collaboration with team members.

What we look for

Technical

Programming LanguagesProficiency in one or more scripting languages: Python, Perl, Ruby, or JavaScript
Version ControlExperience with Git or SVN version control systems
Operating SystemsFamiliarity with Linux/Unix environments

Education

Academic BackgroundCurrently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field

Experience

Problem-Solving SkillsStrong analytical skills with a passion for solving complex problems at scale
Learning AgilityDemonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and infrastructure challenges

Skills

Required skills

ProgrammingStrong programming skills in Python, Perl, Ruby, or JavaScript
Systems UnderstandingSolid understanding of Linux/Unix environments and version control systems
CommunicationExcellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

Cloud PlatformsExperience with AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud platforms
ContainerizationFamiliarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration
System TechnologiesKnowledge of Tomcat, Redis, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, HTTP, SSL, and REST APIs

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 35 – 35 (annual)

Benefits

Mentorship

Dedicated mentor and peer buddy to support professional development during the internship

Learning Opportunity

Hands-on experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure

Project Impact

10-week internship focused on meaningful, impactful project work


Interview process

  1. 1
    Application Screening — Initial review of academic background, technical skills, and alignment with internship requirements
  2. 2
    Technical Assessment — Online coding challenge or technical screening to evaluate programming and problem-solving skills
  3. 3
    Team Interview — Virtual or in-person interviews with Cloud Operations team members to assess technical knowledge and cultural fit
  4. 4
    Final Selection — Comprehensive evaluation of candidate's potential, learning agility, and alignment with Poshmark's mission

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