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Software Engineer Intern, India

CompanyNirmata
LocationBengaluru
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Assist in designing, developing, and deploying microservices for the Nirmata platform while writing clean, maintainable code. Participate in code reviews, testing, and performance tuning to improve system reliability and observability.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
109
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Nirmata is the creator of Kyverno, the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) policy engine that has become the industry standard for Kubernetes security and governance, with over 2.5 billion downloads worldwide. We provide AI-powered, enterprise-grade Kubernetes security and policy-as-code solutions that help organizations automate compliance, prevent misconfigurations, and govern complex multi-cluster environments. Our platform uses artificial intelligence to translate natural-language security requirements into enforceable policies, automatically detect vulnerabilities, generate remediation recommendations, and continuously optimize the security posture. Serving organizations in highly regulated industries, including financial services, healthcare, and utilities, Nirmata enables platform engineering and DevOps teams to scale Kubernetes securely while maintaining compliance with SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and other regulatory frameworks. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California.
About the Role

At Nirmata, our mission is to accelerate adoption of cloud native technologies for enterprises. We believe that software can radically transform the world and are building a solution to help enterprises deliver and operate mission critical software at scale. Nirmata is an AI powered Kubernetes governance platform.

About the Role:

We are looking for passionate engineering interns to help design, build, and operate modern microservices for the Nirmata SaaS platform. You will work on real-world features in an environment built with cloud-native technologies, microservices architecture, and containerized deployments.

As an intern at Nirmata, you will get hands-on experience with widely adopted technologies such as AI, Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, TimeScale, Prometheus, Kyverno, and more. You’ll have opportunities to contribute to system design, performance improvements, automation, and observability.

You will work closely with experienced engineers, industry experts, and open-source contributors in the cloud-native community. Our team actively participates in meetups, blog posts, hackathons, and open-source projects, and we encourage interns to learn, engage, and contribute alongside us.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in designing, developing, and deploying microservices for the Nirmata platform.

  • Write clean, maintainable code in languages like Go or Java, while following best practices.

  • Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and performance tuning.

  • Help improve system reliability, observability, and automation using tools like Prometheus, TimeScale, and Kubernetes.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features and resolve technical issues.

  • Explore opportunities to contribute to open-source projects, internal tools, or engineering blogs.

  • Take ownership of small projects or features and present outcomes to the engineering team.

 

Qualifications:

  • Good understanding of OOP concepts.

  • Good understanding of data structures and algorithms.

  • Hands-on (basic working experience) with Java and Go.

  • Good communication skills.

  • Ability to present an academic or personal project completed during college.

  • Knowledge of Kubernetes is an added advantage.

  • B.Tech/B.E in Computer Science or equivalent.

ABOUT NIRMATA

Nirmata empowers organizations to innovate rapidly without compromising security or compliance. With Gartner forecasting that 99% of cloud security failures will result from misconfigurations by 2027, Nirmata's policy-as-code platform offers a proactive solution. Nirmata's highly customizable policies seamlessly integrate with your cloud-native environments, ensuring robust governance and security at scale. Trusted by top financial institutions and global enterprises—and with over 3.2 billion downloads of Kyverno, Nirmata's open source policy engine —Kyverno simplifies compliance, mitigates risk, and accelerates the enterprise journey to secure innovation.

Nirmata’s success is built on the diverse contributions of its employees. We're committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone's perspective is valued, and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, or disability status. All application information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

Nirmata uses E-Verify for US-based roles, confirming work authorization after a job offer is accepted and the I-9 is completed. If E-Verify can't confirm authorization, we'll provide instructions on contacting DHS or SSA before any action is taken. See the Notice of Right to Work for details.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Nirmata will process your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Key Skills
KubernetesDockerJavaGoMicroservicesCloud-nativePrometheusKafkaTimeScaleKyvernoAutomationObservabilitySystem designDebuggingPerformance tuningOOP
Categories
SoftwareTechnologyEngineering