Software Engineering Intern, Machine Learning

Proofpoint • Sunnyvale, CA • 2w ago

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Department Overview

Are you passionate about leveraging software, AI, and machine learning to solve complex, real-world problems? If so, Proofpoint's AI Forge team is looking for a Software Engineering Intern like you!

The AI Forge is responsible for accelerating AI's impact on Proofpoint's leading suite of people-centric cybersecurity products by partnering with product teams across the company and conducting applied research. Recently deployed projects span a wide range of techniques (agents, LLMs, deep and classical learning) and data @types (textual, image, and structured data).

We foster an inclusive and innovative work culture, stay abreast of state-of-the-art research, and occasionally unwind with board games and other team activities.We value curiosity, teamwork, and a desire to build technical excellence. Join us to kickstart your software engineering career and make an immediate impact!

Role Overview

As a Software Engineering Intern on the AI Forge team, you will apply software engineering best practices to business-critical cybersecurity and infosec challenges. You will collaborate closely on back-end AI/ML solutions with experienced Software Engineers and Data Scientists. You will develop ML/AI applications and wire them up (transform data, connect data sources to consumers, invoke machine learning models, and process results); and build AI-centric tools and libraries.

Who You Are

You are a motivated and technically adept student with a strong software engineering foundation, with interest in AI/ML. You are eager to apply your skills to innovative real-world projects in the human-centric cybersecurity space.

Key Responsibilities:

Write production-grade Python code.

Collaborate with mentors and colleagues to develop domain knowledge and implement solutions.

Write clean, tested code and receive feedback on your submitted PRs.

Author internal Python packages and deploy application code to the cloud.

Present your results to technical & non-technical company stakeholders.

Requirements:

Currently enrolled in a U.S.-based university or college (undergrad or master's), graduating in spring 2026.

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.

Comfortable writing scripts and/or code (Python preferred).

Basic familiarity with Git.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Interest in learning about data science infrastructure and workflows, and/or human-centric cybersecurity.

Experience with any of the following is a plus, but not required:

Cloud services (AWS preferred)

Docker and Kubernetes

Linux ecosystem (shell scripting, Python deployment on Linux)

AI and machine learning concepts

Candidate Profile:

You have the ability and interest in working full-time (a maximum of 38 hours/week) this summer and part-time (a maximum of 20 hours/week) for 9 months afterward. You have the ability and interest in working within our hybrid work model, combining onsite work with remote flexibility. You are currently a student pursuing a degree and maintaining a strong academic record. This internship is scheduled to begin in Summer 2025 and continue through 2026 (1-year program).

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.

To view additional awards, please visit www.proofpoint.com/us/news#awards

Proofpoint thrives on the invaluable contributions of our diverse workforce, which encompasses a kaleidoscope of lived experiences, thoughts, perspectives, and professional expertise. We attribute much of our success to our people, who are at the core of our organization and embody our people-centric ethos.

We hire the most innovative minds globally to safeguard our customers' sensitive data and intellectual property. Our talented workforce develops and leverages our advanced technology, combining their expertise to provide comprehensive protection against threat actors and mitigate the risks posed by both malicious and negligent employees.

Cyberattacks have the potential to disrupt access to vital resources such as energy, water, transportation, healthcare, and financial services. At Proofpoint, our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure world-class cyber resilience, protecting approximately 8,000 enterprise customers worldwide.

We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We work every day to ensure that our employees feel that they are in a community that celebrates their unique identity, cultivates their sense of belonging, and invests in their professional growth. We have 9 employee-led employee inclusion groups which help support both employees and our organization by providing opportunities to network, discuss career and cultural development and uplift the corporate culture to create a more inclusive workplace.

At Proofpoint, we have a passion for protecting people, data, and brands from today's advanced threats and compliance risks. We hire the best people in the business to:

Build and enhance our proven security platform

Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud architecture

Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel

Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges

We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect what matters most. That's why we're a leader in next-generation cybersecurity-and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner.

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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