Backend Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Prophet Security, Inc.; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Prophet Security, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to work closely with engineers and customers, building backend services powering the platform and gaining hands-on cybersecurity startup experience.

Projects include integrations at scale, value pipelines, security data platforms, and AI-powered workflows. You will write production code, participate in design reviews, and own a project from development to deployment. Stack includes Python, Go, React, and TypeScript.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• As a Software Engineering Intern, contribute to backend systems powering Prophet's platform.
• Collaborate with engineers to ingest, process, and reason over large security data volumes.
• Work on integrations at scale with SIEMs, EDR/XDR, identity providers, and cloud logs.
• Build and evaluate AI-powered workflows and value pipelines for rapid onboarding and insights.
• Write production code, participate in technical design, and own a project from development through deployment.

Skills

Algorithms

Data structures

Testing

System design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Python

Go

React

TypeScript

Job description

Prophet Security, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to work closely with engineers and customers, building backend services powering the platform and gaining hands-on cybersecurity startup experience.

Projects include integrations at scale, value pipelines, security data platforms, and AI-powered workflows. You will write production code, participate in design reviews, and own a project from development to deployment. Stack includes Python, Go, React, and TypeScript.