Summer 2027 Intern - Advanced Research Computing (ARC) - R&S

Always verify and apply to jobs on the official Federal Reserve Board career site or through verified Federal Reserve Board social media channels. Minimum Education Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship. Minimum Experience 0 Summary The Federal Reserve Board (Board) provides students opportunities for career success. The Board’s Internship program is designed to provide valuable work experience for undergraduate and graduate students considering careers including, but not limited to, economics, finance and accounting, information systems, and data analysis. The Board believes that by combining academic endeavors with project-related work experience, qualified and capable college students can gain the practical knowledge need in a competitive global job market. Internships are paid positions with salaries commensurate with credit hours; internships may be in-person, remote or hybrid, depending on the needs of the team. Employment in the Board’s internship program is granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship. Interns receive a syllabus or research project plan outlining their projects and goals for the internship. Interns are assigned a supervisor or mentor to guide them through their internship, and regular check-in meetings with their manager to manage performance expectations and assist with learning goals. Interns have access to a wide range of training programs and events for professional development purposes. About The Division And Section/Team The Advanced Research Computing (ARC) section develops and operates a dynamic computing environment optimized for economic research, analysis, and measurement, and made available to staff across the Board’s economics divisions. About The Role ARC is looking for an intern to assist the ARC Infrastructure and Operations Manager on a project centered on ARC's High-Performance Computing (HPC) environment. The work will focus on optimizing and testing the environment, developing best practices and tutorials, creating sample code, and monitoring resources and metrics. You’ll gain hands‑on experience working with enterprise‑level HPC systems used by economists and researchers across the Federal Reserve Board. Your day‑to‑day work will include conducting performance testing on computing clusters, developing user guides and tutorials that help researchers maximize their productivity, creating sample code and scripts that demonstrate best practices, and monitoring system performance metrics to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements. This internship offers real‑world experience in high-performance computing, systems administration, performance optimization, and infrastructure management within an economic research environment. Requirements/Background Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, data science, or related field Understanding of Linux/Unix systems Experience with a programming language like Python Strong analytical skills Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) or graphics processing unit (GPU) computing Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities Self‑motivated with ability to work independently on technical projects Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) Required Documents For Application Resume Undergraduate Unofficial Transcripts Location This position requires an onsite presence at our offices in Washington, D.C. Note U.S. Citizenship is required. Applicants must be current students, graduating from their program August 2027 or later. Proof of enrollment will be required. Keywords: computer science, Linux, HPC, GPU, Slurm Learn more about our internship program: Job Type Intern (Fixed Term) Job Exempt No Relocation Provided No Compensation Grade(s) FH Pay Grade 20 Pay $26.68 - $28.36 Rehabilitation Act The Board complies with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provides job applicants with disabilities reasonable accommodations to assist them in applying for jobs at the Board. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job at the Board, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or e‑mail View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or application, membership, or service in the uniformed services. 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