Security Engineer Intern

Every day, the world gets more digital thanks to tens of millions of developers building the future faster than ever. But with exponential growth comes exponential risk, as outnumbered security teams struggle to secure mountains of code. This is where Snyk (pronounced “sneak”) comes in. Snyk is a developer security platform that makes it easy for development teams to find, prioritize, and fix security vulnerabilities in code, dependencies, containers, and cloud infrastructure — and do it all right from the start. Snyk is on a mission to make the world a more secure place by empowering developers to develop fast and stay secure.

Joining Snyk means embracing our core values: One Team, Care Deeply, Customer Centric, and Forward Thinking. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment where fostering collaboration, leading with empathy, driving business impact, and inspiring trust are at the heart of everything we do.

Who is Snyk?💜

We're looking for students to join our Summer Internship Program that are excited about making the world more secure by empowering developers to develop fast and stay secure. Every day, the world gets more digital thanks to tens of millions of developers building the future faster than ever. But with exponential growth comes exponential risk, as outnumbered security teams struggle to secure mountains of code. This is where we as Snyk come in and where you as an intern can help us succeed.

As a Summer Intern at Snyk, you’ll get hands on experience in your field of study. You will work as part of the team to help us dominate the Developer Security world and help bring value to our customers. We’re focused on giving students enriching professional experiences through cross-functional exposure within a global context. You’ll get the opportunity to meet colleagues from different background and geological areas, gain valuable professional development and have some fun along the way!

📆 June - August 2025

📍Snyk Global Headquarters | 100 Summer Street, Boston, MA

🤝 2-4 days/week in office

What is the role?💡

The role is a Security Engineer Intern, specifically focused on supporting Enterprise Security at Snyk.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with Security Assessments: Collaborate with security engineers to conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits of enterprise systems.
• Threat Modeling: Participate in threat modeling exercises to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Incident Response: Assist in responding to security incidents, including triage, investigation, and remediation.
• Security Tooling: Gain experience with various security tools and technologies, such as vulnerability scanners, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM solutions.
• Research and Analysis: Conduct research on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices.
• Automation: Contribute to the development of automation scripts and tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of security operations.

What You'll Need:

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of security principles, including network security, application security, and system security.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash) and programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Go).
• Passion for learning and staying up-to-date with the latest security trends and technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

We care deeply about the warm, inclusive environment we’ve created and we value diversity – we welcome applications from those typically underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this role but are not totally sure whether you’re the right person, do apply anyway!

About Snyk

Snyk is committed to creating an inclusive and engaging environment where our employees can thrive as we rally behind our common mission to make the digital world a safer place. From Snyk employee resource groups, to global benefits that help our employees prioritize their health, wellness, financial security, and a work/life blend, we aim to support our employees along their entire journeys here at Snyk.

Benefits & Programs

Prioritize health, wellness, financial security, and life balance with programs tailored to your location and role.

• Flexible working hours, work-from home allowances, in-office perks, and time off for learning and self development
• Generous vacation and wellness time off, country-specific holidays, and 100% paid parental leave for all caregivers
• Health benefits, employee assistance plans, and annual wellness allowance
• Country-specific life insurance, disability benefits, and retirement/pension programs, plus mobile phone and education allowances