Backend Software Engineer Intern — AI-Powered Security

Prophet Security; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Prophet Security in Palo Alto, CA, is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to join the backend team and contribute to scalable services. You will work closely with customers, understand their needs, and build components that power automated security operations.

You will write production code, engage in design reviews, and receive mentorship from experienced engineers while owning a project from development to deployment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, with an expected graduation date in 2027.
• Experience with Python or Go through coursework, research, internships, or personal projects.
• Understanding of fundamental software engineering concepts, including data structures, algorithms, testing, and system design.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and learn in a fast‑moving environment.
• Passion for building high‑quality products and solving customer problems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to backend systems powering Prophet's platform.
• Work with engineers across product, machine learning, and cybersecurity for scalable services.
• Develop and evaluate agents and automation for security workflows.
• Ingest, process, and reason over large volumes of security data.

Skills

Python

Go

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Graduation 2027

Tools

React

TypeScript

Job description

Prophet Security in Palo Alto, CA, is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to join the backend team and contribute to scalable services. You will work closely with customers, understand their needs, and build components that power automated security operations.

You will write production code, engage in design reviews, and receive mentorship from experienced engineers while owning a project from development to deployment.