About the role#
The Security Posture Management team works to balance engineering efficiency with security controls for our infrastructure. As an intern, you will contribute to security projects while working alongside senior engineers. This internship begins in Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Build features within existing tools to address security problems at scale.
- Validate proofs of concept and run tests to help define security standards and controls.
- Partner with senior engineers to improve the reliability of tools used in the security posture management program.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field.
- Experience writing code in languages such as Python, PHP, Java, Ruby, Go, Rust, or C/C++.
- Knowledge of at least one area including distributed systems, software security, cybersecurity, or cloud computing.
- Strong communication skills to explain technical issues to both security and non-security teams.
- Ability to obtain and maintain work authorization in the United States.
- Experience using metrics to measure service effectiveness is a plus.
- Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, SaltStack, or Ansible.
- Contributions to the security or privacy community through research, open source, or writing.
- Intent to return to your degree program after the internship concludes.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- 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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