About the role#
As a Software Engineer Intern, you will join a Research and Development team to help protect digital infrastructure and prevent cyber attacks. You will gain hands-on experience working on products across the Strata, Prisma, and Cortex organizations.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate and execute alongside experienced engineers.
- Write code that improves our products and services.
- Use new technologies to help advance the cybersecurity industry.
- Learn about the industry from security experts.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a 4-year undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Returning to school in the fall.
- A solid understanding of Computer Science fundamentals.
- Strong initiative and the ability to work independently.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with engineers, researchers, and Product Managers.
- Excellent communication skills and an interest in cybersecurity.
Location & details#
- Location: Santa Clara, California, USA.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Note: We do not provide sponsorship for work visas for this position.
About Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks provides cybersecurity products and services for organizations across networks, clouds, and mobile devices. The company focuses on security platforms, threat prevention, and automation. It maintains a presence in multiple countries including the United States, the Netherlands, Singapore, and Israel. The firm employs over 23,000 people.
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