Security Engineering Intern, BS/MS, Summer 2027

Google; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Security Engineer Intern in the United States. You will help protect networks, systems, and data, collaborating with software engineers to identify security flaws and develop tools and automation.

This internship targets penultimate-year students pursuing CS, information security, or related fields. Eligibility requires US location for the duration, proficiency in Python/Go/C++/JavaScript, and knowledge of security concepts.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in CS, Info Security, or related field.
• Coding experience with Python, Go, C++, JavaScript.
• Experience in network protocols, secure network design, web app security, authentication, cryptography, intrusion detection.

Responsibilities

• Apply CS knowledge to real-world security challenges.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose best solutions.
• Develop scripts to automate routine tasks.
• Collaborate with peers, managers, and teams to deliver security improvements.

Skills

Python

Go

C++

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Job description

Participation in the internship program requires that you are located in the United States for the duration of the internship program.

This internship is intended for students in their penultimate academic year, who are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Computer Science, Information Security, or related technical field.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for this internship program.

San Francisco/Los Angeles applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco/Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Bellevue, WA, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Irvine, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Madison, WI, USA; New York, NY, USA; Palo Alto, CA, USA; Portland, OR, USA; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Raleigh, NC, USA; Durham, NC, USA; Reston, VA, USA; Redmond, WA, USA; Redwood City, CA, USA; San Diego, CA, USA; Goleta, CA, USA; San Bruno, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Jose, CA, USA; Santa Cruz, CA, USA; South San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.

Minimum qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related technical field.
• Coding experience with one or more of the following: Python, Go, C++, JavaScript.
• Experience in one or more of the following: network protocols, secure network design, web application/browser security, authentication control, applied cryptography/security protocols, intrusion detection.

Preferred qualifications

• Currently attending a degree program in the US and available to work full time for 12 weeks outside of university term time.
• In their penultimate academic year or returning to a degree program after completion of the internship.
• Understanding of technical privacy issues and experience with the software development lifecycle.
• Excellent communication skills.

About The Job

As a Security Engineer Intern, you help protect network boundaries, keep computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks and provide security services to protect highly sensitive data like passwords and customer information. Security Engineers work with a broad range of devices, actively monitoring our systems for attacks and intrusions. We focus on the offensive/testing side and work with software engineers to proactively identify and fix security flaws and vulnerabilities. We also build tools, scripts and other automation to help our project teams achieve Google-scale impact.

Google is and always will be an engineering company. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to address some of technology's greatest challenges and make an impact on millions, if not billions, of users. At Google, engineers not only revolutionize search, they routinely work on massive scalability and storage solutions, large-scale applications and entirely new platforms for developers around the world. From Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, Social to Local, Google engineers are changing the world one technological achievement after another.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $98000 - $131000 (USD) + 0% bonus target.

Responsibilities

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• Apply knowledge gained in computer science courses to real-world challenges.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution to effectively solve challenges.
• Develop scripts to automate routine tasks.
• Create and support a productive and innovative team. This includes working with peers, managers, and teams.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.