Security Engineer Intern: Build Defenses & Automation

Socket.dev; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Security Engineer Intern in the United States. You will help protect network boundaries and harden systems, working with engineers to identify and fix security flaws.

The role focuses on offensive/testing and building automation tools for team-wide impact. As an intern, you will apply computer science knowledge, analyze security challenges, and develop scripts to automate tasks while collaborating with peers and managers to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in CS or information security.
• Coding experience in Python, Go, C++, or JavaScript.
• Experience with network security concepts and cryptography is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge from CS courses to real-world challenges.
• Analyze information to select optimal solutions.
• Develop scripts to automate routine tasks.
• Collaborate with peers and teams to support security initiatives.

Skills

Python

Go

C++

JavaScript

Security concepts

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Job description

Google is seeking a Security Engineer Intern in the United States. You will help protect network boundaries and harden systems, working with engineers to identify and fix security flaws.

The role focuses on offensive/testing and building automation tools for team-wide impact. As an intern, you will apply computer science knowledge, analyze security challenges, and develop scripts to automate tasks while collaborating with peers and managers to deliver secure, scalable solutions.