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AI Software Engineer Intern

CompanyNirmata
LocationSan Jose
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will define and implement AI/ML infrastructure for the company's policy management platform. They will also contribute to the development of new AI-powered features within the SaaS platform.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
109
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Nirmata is the creator of Kyverno, the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) policy engine that has become the industry standard for Kubernetes security and governance, with over 2.5 billion downloads worldwide. We provide AI-powered, enterprise-grade Kubernetes security and policy-as-code solutions that help organizations automate compliance, prevent misconfigurations, and govern complex multi-cluster environments. Our platform uses artificial intelligence to translate natural-language security requirements into enforceable policies, automatically detect vulnerabilities, generate remediation recommendations, and continuously optimize the security posture. Serving organizations in highly regulated industries, including financial services, healthcare, and utilities, Nirmata enables platform engineering and DevOps teams to scale Kubernetes securely while maintaining compliance with SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and other regulatory frameworks. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California.
About the Role

At Nirmata, our mission is to accelerate adoption of cloud native technologies for enterprises. We believe that software can radically transform the world and are building a solution to help enterprises deliver and operate mission critical software at scale. Nirmata is an AI powered Kubernetes governance platform.

About the Role:

As an AI/ML Software Engineer Intern, you will define and implement the AI/ML infrastructure powering Nirmata's Policy Management platform. You will also contribute to the development of AI-powered features. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing domain within a fast-moving startup.

What We Offer:

  • Hands-on experience with real-world software development projects
  • Mentorship from experienced software engineers.
  • An inclusive and collaborative work environment.
  • Opportunity to be part of an early stage startup.
  • Opportunities to contribute to a cutting-edge SaaS platform, featuring microservices in Java and Go, orchestrated with Kubernetes, utilizing MongoDB for no-SQL data storage, and leveraging Kafka for event processing

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree student in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Focus on machine learning and data science.
  • AI Agents
  • MCP Servers
  • Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI (GenAI) technologies including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and model tuning.
  • Familiarity with SLMs: model design and fine-tuning
  • Interested in Kubernetes and cloud native technologies

ABOUT NIRMATA

Nirmata empowers organizations to innovate rapidly without compromising security or compliance. With Gartner forecasting that 99% of cloud security failures will result from misconfigurations by 2027, Nirmata's policy-as-code platform offers a proactive solution. Nirmata's highly customizable policies seamlessly integrate with your cloud-native environments, ensuring robust governance and security at scale. Trusted by top financial institutions and global enterprises—and with over 3.2 billion downloads of Kyverno, Nirmata's open source policy engine —Kyverno simplifies compliance, mitigates risk, and accelerates the enterprise journey to secure innovation.

Nirmata’s success is built on the diverse contributions of its employees. We're committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone's perspective is valued, and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, or disability status. All application information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

Nirmata uses E-Verify for US-based roles, confirming work authorization after a job offer is accepted and the I-9 is completed. If E-Verify can't confirm authorization, we'll provide instructions on contacting DHS or SSA before any action is taken. See the Notice of Right to Work for details.

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Key Skills
Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningKubernetesJavaGoMongoDBKafkaLarge Language ModelsGenerative AIRetrieval-Augmented GenerationModel tuningSLMsCloud native technologiesPolicy management
Categories
TechnologySoftwareEngineeringData & AnalyticsSecurity & Safety
Benefits
Hands-on experienceMentorshipInclusive work environment