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About the Role:

Are you driven by curiosity and excited by new challenges? Are you eager to learn how Proofpoint delivers enterprise-wide solutions to millions of users? Do you thrive on continuously developing new skills? If so, we want to hear from you!

We’re looking for highly motivated Software Engineering Students to join our team. In this role, you'll work across Proofpoint's product teams under the guidance of a mentor, contributing to world-class platform solutions and shared services.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Key Technologies: Familiarity with modern programming languages such as GoLang, C++, Java, REST/JSON APIs, and Linux.
• Proficiency in DevOps Foundations: Academic experience with modern DevOps methodologies, including CI/CD pipelines.

                               
 What You Bring to the Team:

• Education: Computer Science or Software Engineering student.
• Motivation: A strong desire to learn, grow, and contribute to the company.
• Team Spirit: A collaborative mindset to help maintain our positive culture.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of key programming languages such as GoLang, Java, Python, and C++.
• Understanding of Policies: Familiarity with company policies and procedures.
• DevOps Exposure: Academic experience with modern DevOps methodologies, including CI/CD pipelines.
• Independence: Ability to take initiative and work autonomously.
• Knowledge Sharing: Willingness to share insights with the team, both formally and informally.

 
Your Day-to-Day:

• Learn and Grow: Continuously acquire technical knowledge that benefits both the company and your career development.
• Seek Support: Ask for help when needed and maintain open communication with your mentor.
• Develop Independence: Gradually take on tasks autonomously while gaining confidence in your skills.
• Engage in Collaboration: Participate in requirement discussions and learn about deployment rollouts and production support.
• Stay Motivated: Demonstrate enthusiasm, invest time in training activities, and adapt to an agile application development environment.

Candidate Profile:
You have the ability and interest in working full-time (a maximum of 38 hours/week) this summer and part-time (a maximum of 20 hours/week) for 9 months afterward. You have the ability and interest in working within our hybrid work model, combining onsite work at our Sunnyvale, California office with remote flexibility. You are currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with a strong academic record. This internship is scheduled to begin in Summer 2025 and continue through 2026 (1-year program).

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!