Is the Engineering Intern, Product Security role remote?

No — this is an on-site role in Sunnyvale, California, United States.

Where is the role based?

Illumio is hiring for this position in Sunnyvale, California, United States.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, Go, Python, Ruby.

What seniority level is this role?

Illumio targets intern candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Internship for this Engineering Intern, Product Security role at Illumio.

Engineering Intern, Product Security at Illumio

Joblaze summary

The Engineering Intern in Product Security at Illumio focuses on enhancing product security through secure code reviews, vulnerability triage, and automation. Candidates should have a background in computer science or cybersecurity, with familiarity in programming languages like Python or Ruby, and an interest in application security. This role is ideal for students nearing graduation who are eager to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment alongside seasoned security engineers. Illumio's commitment to embedding security throughout the software development lifecycle offers a valuable learning opportunity.

Joblaze insights

Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 21, 2026. Last confirmed on Illumio's careers page October 21, 2026.

Quick facts

Is the Engineering Intern, Product Security role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Sunnyvale, California, United States.
Where is the role based?: Illumio is hiring for this position in Sunnyvale, California, United States.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, Go, Python, Ruby.
What seniority level is this role?: Illumio targets intern candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Internship for this Engineering Intern, Product Security role at Illumio.

From the original posting

This is a 12 week internship program beginning on May 24th 2027 or June 21st 2027

Location: 4 on-site days a week in Sunnyvale, CA Headquarters.

Our Team's Vision:

At Illumio, the Office of the CTO and Security helps shape the company’s strategic technical direction while advancing the security of Illumio and our customers. Illumio’s Product Security team ensures our products are secure by design and resilient against evolving threats, helping protect some of the world’s most critical infrastructure. Those who join us partner with Engineering and Product Management to build security into how our products are designed, developed, and delivered.

As a Product Security Intern, you will help secure our products through a combination of secure code review, vulnerability triage, research, and automation. You’ll work alongside experienced security engineers, gain real-world exposure to Illumio’s platform, and learn how security is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Your Impact:

Gain in-depth knowledge of Illumio’s platform and how product security protects it from design through release
Learn how vulnerabilities are identified, triaged, and remediated using findings from static and dynamic analysis tools, penetration tests, and bug bounty programs
Participate in secure code reviews and threat modeling alongside experienced security engineers
Help build security automation scripts and tools that streamline vulnerability detection and triage
Research emerging threats, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies relevant to Illumio’s technology stack
Contribute to internal security documentation, such as best practices and remediation guides, and help promote secure coding practices across engineering teams

Your Toolkit:

Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity or a related field with an expected graduation date in Winter 2026/Spring 2027
Coursework or project experience in areas such as secure coding, application security, or network security
Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Ruby, Go, C++); scripting experience is a plus
Strong interest in application security, vulnerability management, and secure software development
Basic understanding of common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) is a plus.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A passion for learning and continuous improvement
What You’ll Gain:
Hands-on experience with real-world product security challenges at Illumio
Exposure to modern security tools, including SAST, DAST, and dependency scanners, and secure development practices
Insight into how vulnerability management, threat modeling, and secure code review work in practice
Mentorship from experienced security engineers and technical leaders
A deeper understanding of how security is embedded into the software development lifecycle
A supportive and inclusive environment that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning

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Our Commitment

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