Overview

Posted
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Internship Type
Summer
Remote Status
Hybrid
Location
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Education Status
Not specified
Field of Study
Computer Science
Categories
Not specified
Skills
Java Python Go C++ Distributed Systems Machine Learning Security React UI Development Problem Solving Communication
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Proofpoint is hiring Software Engineer Interns for Summer 2026 to join our email security, insider threat, and information protection engineering teams. You will contribute production code to products that protect more than 75% of the Fortune 100 from advanced email threats and data loss. Projects include building ML-driven phishing classifiers, improving our cloud-based mail gateway throughput, extending DLP policies in ObserveIT, or developing React UIs for our admin consoles. Qualifications: pursuing a BS/MS in Computer Science or related field graduating Dec 2026 - Jun 2027; proficiency in at least one of Java, Python, Go, or C++; coursework in distributed systems, machine learning, or security; strong problem-solving and communication skills. Proofpoint interns receive competitive pay, mentorship, and a full-time conversion pipeline.