Security Engineer Intern, 2027 Summer U.S.

Rootedsec; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlassian offers a 12-week Summer Security Engineer Internship in the United States, located in Seattle, WA or San Francisco, CA with a hybrid work model. You will lead a scoped security engineering project from exploration through building, testing, and documentation, using AI-assisted coding tools and engaging in design reviews.

Applicants should be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program, have strong programming skills, and be available for the 12-week summer 2027 period.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program and returning to study after internship.
• Strong programming and debugging skills are required.
• Basic web application and security knowledge expected.
• Hands-on experience with AI/LLMs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own a scoped security engineering project end to end.
• Build tools that identify and prioritize security weaknesses.
• Conduct security research and analyze findings.
• Use AI-assisted coding tools and validate outputs.
• Participate in design discussions and code reviews.

Skills

Programming

Debugging

Web security basics

AI/LLMs

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

# Security Engineer Intern, 2027 Summer U.S.Seattle, WA or San Francisco, CA, United States· HYBRIDJunior Hacker+ signal## Atlassian12-week summer internship owning a scoped security engineering project at Atlassian's Seattle or San Francisco hub.Type: INTERNSHIPRange: USD 56–64 (Zone A); USD 51–58 (Zone B); USD 47–54 (Zone C) per hourMode: HYBRIDMinimum rank: Junior Hacker## About the roleThe intern owns a security engineering project end to end, from exploring the problem to building, testing and documenting a solution. Work includes tooling to find and prioritize security weaknesses, security research and AI-assisted development, with design discussions and code reviews.### What you will do* Own a scoped security engineering project end to end* Build tools that identify and prioritize security weaknesses* Conduct security research and analyze findings* Use AI-assisted coding tools and validate their output* Take part in design discussions and code reviews### What they ask for* Available for a 12-week full-time internship in summer 2027* Enrolled in a bachelor's/master's program, returning afterwards and graduating by August 2028* Strong programming and debugging skills* Basic web application and security knowledge* Hands-on experience with AI/LLMs* Not available to F-1/J-1 visa holders or candidates needing sponsorship* Must work from the Seattle or San Francisco hub