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Security Engineering Intern, BS/MS, Summer 2025

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Security Engineering Intern, BS/MS, Summer 2025

Atlanta, GA

Minimum qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related technical field.
  • Coding experience with one or more of the following: Python, Go, C++, JavaScript.
  • Experience in one or more of the following: network protocols, secure network design, web application/browser security, authentication control, applied cryptography/security protocols, intrusion detection.
Preferred qualifications:
  • Currently attending a degree program in the US and available to work full time for 12 weeks outside of university term time.
  • In their penultimate academic year or returning to a degree program after completion of the internship.

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  • Understanding of technical privacy issues and experience with the software development lifecycle.
  • Excellent communication skills.

  • About the job

    As a Security Engineer Intern, you help protect network boundaries, keep computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks and provide security services to protect highly sensitive data like passwords and customer information. Security Engineers work with a broad range of devices, actively monitoring our systems for attacks and intrusions. We focus on the offensive/testing side and work with software engineers to proactively identify and fix security flaws and vulnerabilities. We also build tools, scripts and other automation to help our project teams achieve Google-scale impact.

    Google is and always will be an engineering company. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to address some of technology's greatest challenges and make an impact on millions, if not billions, of users. At Google, engineers not only revolutionize search, they routinely work on massive scalability and storage solutions, large-scale applications and entirely new platforms for developers around the world. From Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, Social to Local, Google engineers are changing the world one technological achievement after another.

    The US base salary range for this full-time position is $89,000-$118,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

    Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

    Responsibilities

    • Apply knowledge gained in computer science courses to real-world challenges.
    • Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution to effectively solve challenges.
    • Develop scripts to automate routine tasks.
    • Create and support a productive and innovative team. This includes working with peers, managers, and teams.

    Client-provided location(s): Atlanta, GA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; Madison, WI, USA; San Diego, CA, USA; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Portland, OR, USA; Raleigh, NC, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Durham, NC, USA; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Santa Cruz, CA, USA; San Jose, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; Palo Alto, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Redwood City, CA, USA; Bellevue, WA, USA; Irvine, CA, USA; Reston, VA, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA; Goleta, CA, USA; Redmond, WA, USA; South San Francisco, CA, USA
    Job ID: Google-112210537340641990
    Employment Type: Intern

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Long-Term Disability
      • FSA
      • HSA
      • Fitness Subsidies
      • On-Site Gym
      • Mental Health Benefits
      • Health Reimbursement Account
      • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Parental Benefits

      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
      • Fertility Benefits
      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Family Support Resources
      • Adoption Leave
    • Work Flexibility

      • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Commuter Benefits Program
      • Casual Dress
      • Pet-friendly Office
      • Snacks
      • Some Meals Provided
      • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Leave of Absence
      • Volunteer Time Off
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Company Equity
      • Performance Bonus
      • Financial Counseling
    • Professional Development

      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Internship Program
      • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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