About the role#
As an Enterprise Security Engineer intern, you will design and develop solutions to protect data and systems at scale. You will work with application and infrastructure teams to build secure foundations for the enterprise. You might join the Client Security team to manage trusted device access and policy enforcement, or the Data Security Engineering team to focus on the secure adoption of third-party AI applications and agentic workflows.
What you'll do#
- Build tools to ensure infrastructure connectivity only from Meta-managed devices.
- Develop machine attestation and secure certificate storage for provable client identity.
- Deploy systems to control software execution on client devices and mitigate security risks.
- Develop, validate, and enforce client security policies.
- Create automation to detect and respond to threats against internal corporate services.
- Collaborate and provide security expertise to other engineering teams.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field.
- Proficiency in at least one language such as Python, PHP, Java, Ruby, Go, Rust, or C/C++.
- Knowledge of secure code development and common security vulnerabilities.
- Ability to translate technical terminology and maintain high attention to detail.
- Experience applying fundamental security concepts to systems.
- Ability to obtain and maintain work authorization in the country of employment.
- Preference for candidates with experience building enterprise-scale software or automating security controls.
- Preference for those with contributions to the security community, such as research, bug bounties, or presentations.
- Intent to return to a full-time degree program after the internship.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Locations: Menlo Park, California or New York, New York.
- Compensation: $7,313 to $11,293 per month.
About Meta
Meta develops software and social media applications. It operates platforms such as Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The company maintains headquarters in Menlo Park, California. Current work focuses on augmented and virtual reality alongside artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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