At Sun, you will be treated as a respected member of the team and will be given professional responsibility. Here at Sun we provide you with real opportunities to work on projects. No getting coffee or perfecting the art of filing here. Internships are practical, project-oriented assignments with a defined beginning and end date. Most internships take place in our San Francisco Bay Area, Broomfield and Burlington campuses -- and, in some cases, San Diego, Los Angeles and Austin. Sun is a Global business leader and offers Internships throughout the world.

There are three types of internships available:

• Engineering/Technical Internships: Students in these positions are obtaining their B.S., M.S. or PhD degrees in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer information systems, management information systems, technical writing or other majors as appropriate. Typically, internships are offered to those who have completed their sophomore year and above.
  
  
• Business Internships: Students in these positions are obtaining their MBAs or non-technical degrees.
  
  
• Co-op Internships: Limited co-op internships are available in various business groups. These positions are typically one semester of work and align with course work which requires industry experience while obtaining credit toward your degree.
  
  

You must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be registered as a full-time student during and following internship in an accredited university obtaining a degree in furtherance of Sun's business.(This typically means that undergraduate students are enrolled in 12 units and graduate students are enrolled in 9. Ask your university registrars office what Full time is for you. Documentation will be required.)
• A Bachelors, Masters, MBA or Ph.D. degree in progress in one of the following majors:
  
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical, Computer, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Information Systems;
  • Marketing;
  • Finance;
  • Human Resources;
  • Business Administration.
• Demonstrated strong academic achievement in a technical or business curriculum
• Maintain 3.0 GPA or higher
• For business specific opportunities, students must possess the unrestricted right to work in the U.S.
• Be committed to the duration of internship which is generally 10-12 weeks (although Internships can be repeated over subsequent summers by the same student until graduation)

What type of perks do Interns receive at SUN?

In addition to the hands-on training, challenging work assignments, exposure to Sun's culture and experience with a High tech company interns receive:

• Competitive compensation package. Sun offers a very competitive compensation package. In addition Interns will be paid for holidays if a Sun-designated holiday falls during their regular work schedule. Sun Offers 13 paid company holidays. Sun also offers Overtime pay at time and one half for hours worked beyond A normal 40 hour week.
• Access to Sun University Classes ( we are happy to help you reach your full potential). Sun provides extensive employee training and development opportunities through SUNU, an internal training organization. In addition to job-development courses, SUNU also offers a broad range of programs for enhancing personal and career growth. Typical Intern classes include: Amazing Sun, Surviving @ Sun. Thriving @ Sun and Backpacks to Briefcases.
• Fitness Center, Fit@sun (Where available) Keep in shape without ever leaving the building. Each Fit@Sun facility has:
  
  • A specially designed group exercise room
  • A well equipped cardiovascular training area with Treadmills, Stairclimbers, Elliptical trainers and stationary bicycles
  • A strength training area with machines and dumbbells
  • "Fit@Sun Presents" is an informational program series presented over the lunch hour. These informal sessions focus on numerous health, wellness, fitness, and medical topics which fit our lives. Some past programs have included: Exercise for the Terminally Seated, A Heart That's True - Risk Factors for Heart Disease, If the Shoe Fits - Selecting Athletic Footwear, No Bones About It - A Discussion about Osteoporosis, Fry Now, Pay Later - Skin Cancer Prevention, Healthy Eating on the Run, Having a Baby, Maybe? - A Pre/Post Natal Program, Bicycle Repair and Maintenance. Locations include: Menlo Park-CA, Newark-CA, Broomfield-CO, Burlington-MA, Santa Clara-CA, Sunnyvale-CA, Somerset-CO.
• Executive Speaker's Series - Build a professional working network WHILE LEARNING ABOUT SUN'S BUSINESS AND MEETING SUN EXECS.
• Relocation Assistance funds for eligible students. In special circumstances, Sun offers eligible students relocation assistance funds.
• Career Services Assistance (plan your future)- The Career Services Web site contains global information on tools and resources to help employees at all levels make well-informed career choices at Sun.
• iWork (Sun's flexible Work plan)-Think of it as an innovative way of redefining the way we work, to make our lives more productive and less stressful. With iWork you can focus more energy on the work by choosing where, when and how to work. In the process, everyone benefits.
• Software Discounts-Free; no-cost licensing Features: Over 40 products available for download. Some products include:Solaris 9, J2SE 1.4.1 SDK, StarOffice 6.0, Sun ONE studio Developer Addition. Please visit: http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/edu/programs/developer/
• Casual Work Environment, Sun has a casual dress code. No suits required! All we ask is that "you do" (wear something that is).
• Concierge Coverage including access to discount tickets, travel arrangements, Cell phone discounts, etc. (where available)
• Did we mention the social life? Summer intern events and activities. If you're here during the summer, we have numerous activities lined up for you. (Activities vary by location.) Some past events have included attending concerts, baseball games or soccer games. And, you will have multiple opportunities to network with each other as well as some of our executives.

Here at Sun our goal is to hire the best-qualified candidate for job opportunities, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and military status. However, applicant eligibility for employment-authorized immigration status, temporary or permanent, may be a factor in employment decisions and any visa sponsorship is at the sole discretion of Sun's management. Sun is committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Non-US Students: For the US locations, we accept students attending U.S. colleges and universities. We'll interview all qualified candidates attending college in North America, regardless of citizenship or visa status. Applicants must be legally authorized to accept full-time, indefinite employment in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.