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Undergrad Security Engineering Intern
CompanyTwitch
LocationSan Francisco
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 13, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Participate in Product Security related review and consultation of Twitch services. Contribute to program and process design and improvements.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
17259
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Twitch is where thousands of communities come together for whatever, every day. Together for streamers. Together for games we love. Together for each other.
About the Role
<h3><strong>About Us</strong></h3>
<p>Twitch is the world’s biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It is where thousands of communities come together for whatever, every day. We’re about community, inside and out. You’ll find coworkers who are eager to team up, collaborate, and smash (or elegantly solve) problems together. We’re on a quest to empower live communities, so if this sounds good to you, see what we’re up to on <a class="c-link" href="https://link.twitch.tv/TwitchLinkedinJD" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://link.twitch.tv/TwitchLinkedinJD" data-sk="tooltip_parent">LinkedIn</a> and <a class="c-link" href="https://link.twitch.tv/TwitchTwitterJD" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://link.twitch.tv/TwitchTwitterJD" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Twitter</a>, and discover the projects we’re solving on our <a class="c-link" href="https://link.twitch.tv/TwitchBlogJD" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://link.twitch.tv/TwitchBlogJD" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Blog</a>. Be sure to explore our <a class="c-link" href="https://link.twitch.tv/TwitchInterviewingJD" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://link.twitch.tv/TwitchInterviewingJD" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Interviewing Guide</a> to learn how to ace our interview process.</p>
<h3><strong>About the Role</strong></h3>
<p><strong>**This internship is only for undergraduate students at North American colleges/universities with Winter 2026 or Spring 2027 graduation dates**</strong></p>
<p>Twitch is looking for a Security Engineering Intern to join our Product Security team. The team is responsible for removing security anti-patterns from Twitch’s source code and infrastructure and helping drive security outcomes across the company for a variety of challenges. We are looking for a person that wants to participate in a positive, encouraging team that cares about the community and customers it protects. Does that sound like you, or like someone you want to be? Cool. We would like for you to apply. At Twitch, we’re always looking for high-potential talent. If you’re a current student interested in Security Engineering, we’d love to see you apply. See below for just a few reasons why our cohort-based internship program is one-of-a kind.</p>
<p><strong>Project-Based Learning at Scale</strong>: Twitch operates at a massive scale, requiring us to push the boundaries of technology and experiment with techniques used by only the largest websites. As an intern, you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging engineering problems in the industry, making every project a valuable learning experience. </p>
<p><strong>Comprehensive Support Team</strong>: To ensure our interns thrive, we provide a dedicated support system, including a Manager, Mentor, and Early Careers Advisor. This team will work closely with you to guide your project from start to finish and ensure you have the resources needed to succeed. </p>
<p><strong>Enriched Intern Community</strong>: In addition to hands-on engineering work, you will participate in leadership and interpersonal development curriculum, as well as gain valuable industry insights from Twitch leaders through fireside chats. To complement the technical aspects of the program, we offer a variety of enrichment activities, including cohort trips, weekly advisory sessions, and local community events. We also provide housing assistance to make your summer internship as rewarding and enjoyable as possible.<br><br>Want to learn more? Check out the <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/jobs/en/early-career/">Early Careers Page</a> for internship and student-focused content. </p>
<p>You can work from San Francisco, CA. </p>
<h3><strong>You Will:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Participate in Product Security related review and consultation of Twitch services</li>
<li>Contribute to program and process design and improvements</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>You Have:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>BA/BS Graduation Year: Winter 2026 or Spring/Summer 2027. No Masters/PhD</strong></li>
<li>Capability to think through a security problem and present a reasonable solution</li>
<li>Experience in understanding Go, or object-oriented style of programming languages</li>
<li>Prior experience in cloud infrastructure</li>
<li>Desire to work collaboratively in a team environment</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Perks</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Housing stipend provided (for in person)</li>
<li>Relocation assistance to and from San Francisco, CA</li>
<li>Free Snacks & Beverages</li>
</ul>
<p><em>We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Twitch. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</em></p>
<p><em>Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.</em></p>
<p><em>Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $71.84 hr in our lowest geographic market up to $71.84hr in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit </em><a href="https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits" target="_blank"><em>https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits</em></a><em>. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.</em></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.</em></p>
<p><em>Twitch values your privacy. Please consult our <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/jobs/en/legal/privacy-notice/" target="_blank">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>, for information about how we collect, use, and disclose personal information of our candidates.</em></p></div>
Key Skills
Security EngineeringGoObject-Oriented ProgrammingCloud InfrastructureTeam Collaboration
Categories
TechnologyEngineeringSecurity & Safety
Benefits
Housing StipendRelocation AssistanceFree Snacks & Beverages
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