About the role#
Dark Wolf Solutions is hiring interns for our Summer 2027 program in Herndon, Virginia. This full-time, paid internship places you in an Agile squad where you contribute to production-level code. You will work across software development, Google Cloud delivery, data and AI, and cybersecurity. This is an on-site role that runs from June 2027 through August 2027.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, and test features using Python, Java, or Node.js.
- Assist in deploying applications to cloud environments and managing CI/CD pipelines.
- Build and optimize data pipelines for analysis and model training.
- Support the integration of Generative AI and LLMs into existing workflows.
- Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
- Adopt an adversarial perspective to identify and exploit critical vulnerabilities.
- Architect and secure cloud environments.
- Familiarize yourself with the components of authorization packages.
- Analyze the impact of emerging technologies on cyber engineering.
- Build and extend the Secure Cloud Landing Zone codebase.
- Develop cloud-native solutions running on Google Cloud.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Foundational knowledge in at least one major programming language, with Python preferred for AI and data tracks.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical team members.
- Willingness to learn and apply new knowledge.
- Comfort collaborating with teammates and leadership.
- Basic understanding of how cybersecurity protects systems and data.
Location & details#
- Location: Herndon, Virginia.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June through August).
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Modality: On-site.
About Dark Wolf Solutions
Dark Wolf Solutions provides IT services and consulting to the intelligence community, national security sectors, and large corporations. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on software development, cyber security, machine learning, and system engineering. It is based in Herndon, Virginia. The firm employs between 501 and 1,000 people.
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