DevOps Intern

Trend Micro • Austin, TX

2d

About The Position

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information across enterprises, governments, and consumers. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend harnesses AI to protect organizations and individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. The Trend Vision One™ enterprise cybersecurity platform accelerates proactive security outcomes by predicting and preventing threats across the entire digital estate and environments like AWS, Google, Microsoft, and NVIDIA. Proactive security starts here. TrendMicro.com Position Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented DevOps Summer Intern to support the DevOps Technical Support organization. In this role, the intern will assist with the design, development, and enhancement of Python-based tools focused on log analysis, AI-enabled capabilities, and GUI applications using tkinter to improve troubleshooting, diagnostics, and operational efficiency. This internship provides an opportunity for a Junior, Senior, or Post-Graduate Master’s student to apply technical knowledge in a professional enterprise environment while contributing to meaningful initiatives that strengthen internal support processes and tooling. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with Python programming, a strong interest in DevOps and automation, and the ability to work effectively across technical teams. Familiarity with GitHub, MCP Server, and APIs is a plus.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Junior, Senior, or Post-Graduate Master’s student preferred.
• Prior coursework, academic projects, or hands-on experience with Python programming required.
• Demonstrated interest in DevOps, automation, technical support, log analysis, or AI-related technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional team environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical work to a broader audience.
• This position does not offer sponsorship for work permit applications or renewals, either now or in the future. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship, both currently and moving forward. The company will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this role (including, but not limited to, H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa).

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Python GUI development using tkinter is a plus.
• Familiarity with GitHub or other version control platforms is a plus.
• Exposure to MCP Server is a plus.
• Experience working with or integrating APIs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and enhancement of Python-based tools for log analysis and technical support use cases.
• Assist in the development of AI-enabled tools and utilities that improve troubleshooting, diagnostics, and workflow efficiency.
• Develop and maintain Python GUI applications using tkinter to support internal tools and user interaction needs.
• Analyze system and application logs to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for automation and operational improvement.
• Collaborate with DevOps and Technical Support personnel to gather requirements and translate operational needs into practical technical solutions.
• Perform testing, debugging, and documentation of developed tools to ensure quality, usability, and maintainability.
• Participate in team meetings, code reviews, and project discussions in support of ongoing initiatives and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance the effectiveness, scalability, and maturity of the DevOps Technical Support organization.
• Follow established development standards, version control practices, and team processes throughout the internship.
• Prepare and deliver a presentation at the conclusion of the internship summarizing project contributions, outcomes, and key learnings.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees