Engineering Intern

Job Title:

Engineering Intern

About Skyhigh Security:

Skyhigh Security is a dynamic, fast-paced, cloud company that is a leader in the security industry.  Our mission is to protect the world’s data, and because of this, we live and breathe security. We value learning at our core, underpinned by openness and transparency. 

Since 2011, organizations have trusted us to provide them with a complete, market-leading security platform built on a modern cloud stack. Our industry-leading suite of products radically simplifies data security through easy-to-use, cloud-based, Zero Trust solutions that are managed in a single dashboard, powered by hundreds of employees across the world. With offices in Santa Clara, Aylesbury, Paderborn, Bengaluru, Sydney, Tokyo and more, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. 

Skyhigh Security Is more than a company; here, when you invest your career with us, we commit to investing in you. We embrace a hybrid work model, creating the flexibility and freedom you need from your work environment to reach your potential. From our employee recognition program, to our ‘Blast Talks' learning series, and team celebrations (we love to have fun!), we strive to be an interactive and engaging place where you can be your authentic self. 

We are on these too! Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter@SkyhighSecurity.

Role Overview:

A little about the role:

As an Intern Software Engineer for Skyhigh Security Engineering you will apply your technical skills and learn from experienced professionals to contribute to software development, system support, or technical projects.

This role will provide exposure to all aspects of the software development lifecycle that contribute to building high quality products our customers love, and about how security service edge products protect access and usage of company data.

In this role:

The Intern Software Engineer works within a team as part of a wider Product Group for Skyhigh Security. This role involves building strong relationships with development teams, Product Management and other stakeholders.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of new features and enhancements in existing systems.

• Write and review code under the supervision of senior engineers.

• Support system maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Assist in testing, debugging, and documenting software.

• Participate in team discussions, code reviews, and sprint ceremonies.

 

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Understanding of core programming concepts, including algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming.

• Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C++).

• Understanding of databases.

• Basic understanding of version control (e.g. Github, SVN).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn quickly.

 

Desirable Skills:

• Awareness of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Knowledge of front-end or back-end frameworks.

 

Learning Outcomes:

• Exposure to the vital and growing Security Service Edge (SSE) domain

• Understanding of full software development lifecycle practices (design, build, test, deploy).

• Experience in working within agile delivery teams.

• Practical use of modern engineering tools and methods.