Product Security Graduate Intern (Summer 2026)

<div class="content-intro"><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><p>Sigma unlocks the value of data by delivering cloud-scale analytics and business intelligence with the simplicity of a spreadsheet, complete with pivot tables and dashboards. We empower business professionals and data teams to quickly explore, analyze, visualize, and collaborate, leveraging all of their data across the organization.&nbsp;</p> <h4><strong>Our internship program at Sigma:</strong></h4> <p>Sigma’s early career program is the launchpad for the next generation of engineers and innovators. As an Intern at Sigma, you’ll work on various Security domains and learn efficient Security engineering for large scalable systems/environments. Our interns connect directly with our engineers, product leaders, and designers across the organization everyday. We’re looking for students who bring curiosity, a spirit for collaboration, and a desire for securing the world. Sigma is shaping the future of business insights and data visualization.</p> <p>Internship Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Current graduate student</strong>:&nbsp;</li> <ul> <li>You must be currently enrolled in a university <strong>graduate degree program</strong> in the U.S with a graduation date of December 2026 or later</li> <li>Able to intern from May / June 2026 through August / September 2026 (12 weeks)</li> </ul> <li><strong>Authorization</strong>:&nbsp;</li> <ul> <li>You must be legally authorized to work in the US during the Summer 2026 program</li> <li>Visa sponsorship is not available for our internship positions</li> </ul> <li><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;</li> <ul> <li>Located within the San Francisco Bay Area or willing to relocate during the internship. Relocation assistance will be provided for students who will need to relocate for the summer.</li> <li>Able to work 40 hours per week (full-time) in a hybrid work model with a minimum of 4 days in office for in person collaboration with our team</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>About the role:</strong></p> <p>Our <strong>Product Security Engineer Internship (Graduate Student)</strong> is designed to provide exposure to a variety of security tasks that one should expect as a junior or entry-level Product Security Engineer. This Product Security Engineer internship will provide you the opportunity to solve Sigma’s critical Product security and data protection related challenges.</p> <p><strong>During your internship your responsibilities will include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Participate in threat modeling and security design reviews for new and existing features, including AI-enabled product capabilities.</li> <li>Assist with application security code reviews, with an emphasis on identifying systemic patterns and classes of vulnerabilities.</li> <li>Perform offensive security assessments, including penetration and red team style testing, and adversarial simulation, to proactively identify vulnerabilities and strengthen defenses.</li> <li>Research, test, and validate potential security issues across Sigma cloud environment, network application services and data flows.</li> <li>Triage and verify reported vulnerabilities using a data-driven approach, perform root cause analysis, and partner with engineers to drive remediation.</li> <li>Design, build, or extend security pipelines that leverage AI or ML to improve signal quality, prioritization, or developer experience.</li> <li>Track security metrics and produce clear documentation for areas of ownership.</li> <li>Scope, design, and deliver projects&nbsp; in collaboration with Product Security and Engineering mentors, with the option to focus on an AI-driven security initiative or a core product security problem.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with <strong>a demonstrated interest / experience in security.</strong></li> <li>Hands on development experience in one or more of the following: Python, Go, Rust, TypeScript, JavaScript, or Java.</li> <li>Solid understanding of common product security vulnerabilities (e.g., authn/authz issues, injection, data exposure, isolation failures) and typical mitigation strategies.</li> <li>Self-starter who can take security problems, break them down, and drive them forward with minimal oversight.</li> <li>Curiosity about modern attack techniques and a willingness to experiment, learn, and think adversarially.</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain security findings clearly to engineering partners.</li> <li>A pragmatic mindset focused on improving security without unnecessarily impacting developer productivity or delivery velocity.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional Job details</strong></p> <p>Interns at Sigma are compensated with an hourly rate, commuter bonus, and a relocation bonus (where applicable). Our hourly rate for this role is $50.00 per hour.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><h4><strong>About us:</strong></h4> <p>Sigma is the only cloud analytics and business intelligence tool empowering business teams to break free from the confines of the dashboard, explore data for themselves, and make better, faster decisions. The award-winning software was built to capitalize on the performance power of cloud data warehouses to combine data sources and analyze billions of rows of data instantly via an intuitive, spreadsheet-like interface – no coding required.</p> <p>Since launching with its unique interface, Sigma Computing has added features such as collaboration tools and embedded analytics capabilities. The most recent product launch included a set of AI tools such as&nbsp;forecasting capabilities, an AI copilot and a notebook interface for users who prefer a code-first environment.</p> <p>Sigma announced its $200M in Series D financing in May 2024, to continue transforming BI through its innovations in AI infrastructure, data application development, enterprise-wide collaboration, and business user adoption. Spark Capital and Avenir Growth Capital co-led the Series D funding round, with additional participation from a group of past investors including Snowflake Ventures and Sutter Hill Ventures.The Series D funding, raised at a valuation 60% higher than the company’s Series C round three years ago, promises to further accelerate Sigma’s growth.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p class="p1">Come join us!</p> <h4><strong>Benefits For Our Full-Time Employees:</strong></h4> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Equity &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Generous health benefits</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Flexible time off policy. Take the time off you need!</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Paid bonding time for all new parents</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Traditional and Roth 401k</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Commuter and FSA benefits</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lunch Program</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dog friendly office</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sigma Computing is an equal opportunity employer.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">We are committed to building a smart and strong team regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We look forward to learning how your experience can enable all of us to grow<em>.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><em>Note: We have an in-office work environment in all our offices in SF, NYC, and London.</em></span></p> <p><strong>Our Privacy Practices </strong></p> <p>When you submit a job application on this site, Sigma processes your personal data for the purposes of evaluating your candidacy for employment at Sigma and as otherwise needed throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Please review Sigma’s <a href="https://www.sigmacomputing.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice">Candidate Privacy Notice</a> for more details. Please note that your personal data may be transferred to a country other than the one in which it was provided (including to USA, the UK, and Canada).&nbsp; For any questions related to your personal data, please contact <a href="mailto:privacy@sigmacomputing.com">privacy@sigmacomputing.com</a>. &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Sigma’s use of AI </strong></p> <p>This hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement, not replace, human decision-making.&nbsp;</p></div>