AI & Automation Builders Internship
CenturyLink
AI & Automation Builders Internship
CenturyLink
Global telecommunications and IT services provider
Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.
At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.
This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today.
Lumen’s paid, 10-week summer internship program gives you meaningful work, mentorship, professional development, and connections with peers and leaders.
To help you find the best fit, explore the pathway roles:
AI & Automation Builders
AI Product & Business Innovation
Cybersecurity, Risk & Digital Trust
Data, Analytics & Decision Science
Enterprise Knowledge & Intelligence Systems
Each pathway connects you with multiple roles that share related skills and interests, so you can discover more ways to build what’s next at Lumen.
Apply once to be considered for multiple internships focused on building, automating, testing, and improving technology solutions. As you move through the process, you’ll learn about specific teams and assignments so we can match your skills and interests with the right opportunity.
AI, automation, and software are changing how work gets done. In the roles you may be considered for, you’ll help create practical technology solutions that make experiences faster, smarter, and more connected.
Assignments may span software or AI engineering, automation, cloud and platform work, application development, DevOps, testing, IT operations, or technical program management—giving you a chance to build, integrate, troubleshoot, and improve solutions that solve real problems.
• Design, build, test, or enhance software applications, AI-enabled tools, and technology solutions
• Develop automated workflows that improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, or create better digital experiences
• Work with cloud platforms, APIs, data integrations, development environments, or monitoring tools
• Evaluate technical requirements, troubleshoot issues, and improve the performance, reliability, or usability of solutions
• Collaborate with technical and business teams to translate real problems into scalable technology solutions
We're seeking students who are energized by solving problems, asking questions, and continuously learning.
Successful candidates often demonstrate:
• Strong problem-solving and analytical-thinking skills
• Curiosity and a desire to understand how technology works
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Comfort navigating ambiguity, troubleshooting, and complex technical challenges
• Interest in software development, AI, automation, cloud technologies, or digital innovation
• Initiative, adaptability, and a growth mindset
• A desire to build, create, test, and continuously improve solutions
Prior experience with programming languages, software development, AI technologies, cloud platforms, automation tools, testing, or technical projects may be required for some, but not all of the roles within this pathway.
You must be enrolled at an accredited college or university at the time of the internship. We primarily seek rising seniors graduating between August 2027 and June 2028; students graduating in 2029 may also be considered.
Students from a variety of academic backgrounds may be a strong fit, including:
• Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering
• Information Systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or Network Engineering
• Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, or other Engineering disciplines
Students from other disciplines with demonstrated technical aptitude and an interest in building technology solutions are also encouraged to apply.
Intern pay ranges: $26–$46 per hour.
Compensation is based on your academic level, role classification (technical vs. non-technical), experience, and geographic location.
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We believe potential matters as much as experience. During the selection process, we’ll consider how you approach problems, communicate ideas, learn, collaborate, show business curiosity, and demonstrate initiative and growth potential.
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Requisition #: 344088
Life at Lumen
Life at Lumen is human and connected, even in a fast moving, AI‑focused organization. We set clear expectations and trust people to meet them. With real support and shared accountability, teams collaborate better, move faster, and deliver meaningful outcomes.
Our Lumen 8 behaviors guide how we interact, make decisions, and work together, shaping a culture built to perform and win.
To learn more about Life at Lumen and how we live the Lumen 8, please visit:
https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/life-at-lumen
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. Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Equal Employment Opportunities
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https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/privacy-notice
Disclaimer
The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.
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Global telecommunications and IT services provider
CenturyLink, now Lumen Technologies, provides telecommunications and IT services for businesses and government, including voice, network, cloud, and managed services. Its offerings cover VoIP, SIP Trunking, hosted VoIP, SD-WAN, MPLS, IPVPN, plus Big Data as a Service, IoT, and cloud management across hybrid, private, and public clouds—backed by data centers. Compared with competitors, it combines traditional communications with modern network and cloud services at scale, serving a wide range of industries globally. Its goal is to help customers communicate, connect, and digitally transform with secure, reliable, and scalable network and cloud solutions.
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