Backend Software Engineer Intern — Build AI-Powered Security

Prophet Security; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Prophet Security in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. You’ll work on backend services, ingesting and processing large security data, and contribute to AI-powered workflows under mentorship from experienced engineers.

You'll gain hands-on experience building scalable systems, collaborating with product, ML, cybersecurity experts, and customers to deliver impactful features. This internship emphasizes learning, ownership, and practical impact.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in CS, engineering, or a related technical field with expected graduation in 2027.

Responsibilities

• As an intern, contribute to Prophet's backend systems powering the platform.
• Partner with engineers to build services that ingest, process, and reason over large security data.
• Participate in design reviews and take ownership of a project from development through deployment.
• Contribute to integrations, data pipelines, and AI-powered workflows as applicable.

Skills

Python

Go

Data structures

Algorithms

Testing

System design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

React

TypeScript

Job description

Prophet Security in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. You’ll work on backend services, ingesting and processing large security data, and contribute to AI-powered workflows under mentorship from experienced engineers.

You'll gain hands-on experience building scalable systems, collaborating with product, ML, cybersecurity experts, and customers to deliver impactful features. This internship emphasizes learning, ownership, and practical impact.