Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

CrowdStrike • Redmond, WA

3d • $38 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Our University Recruiting program is dedicated to attracting and cultivating the future leaders of this industry. This program offers paid positions for students and recent grads, designed to provide exposure to work that makes an impact while being supported through a structured experience with seasoned professionals. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you. About the Role: CrowdStrike's Engineering Internship offers a unique opportunity to work with the industry's brightest engineering talent on impactful, real-world engineering challenges. As an engineering intern, you will contribute to building the world's most advanced cybersecurity platform. This role is designed to enhance your programming, system design, and security knowledge. You will receive dedicated mentorship and regular feedback from our senior engineers and leaders while tackling meaningful projects within our engineering teams. Location: All engineering internships will be onsite at our Sunnyvale, CA office or Redmond, WA office. Time Commitment: Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during standard business hours. Start & End Dates Cohort 1: Wednesday, May 20 - Friday, August 7, 2026 (11 ½ Weeks) Cohort 2: Monday, June 1 - Friday, August 21, 2026 (12 Weeks) Cohort 3: Monday, June 15 - Friday, September 4, 2026 (12 Weeks) What You'll do: We are looking for engineering interns to work in the following areas: Cloud & Data: Design and develop cross-platform software using Python, C/C++, or Go while tackling complex technical challenges in our massively scalable distributed architecture. You'll collaborate with engineering teams to implement high-security standards and coding best practices, gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies across our entire development stack. Network: Learn about multi-region production networks while developing automation scripts that enhance network observability and efficiency. You'll partner with experienced network engineers on deployment projects, gaining hands-on experience with Linux systems, networking protocols, and modern CI/CD practices. Sensor: Assist in the architecture and improve cutting-edge anti-virus and EDR security solutions across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms. You’ll design, build, and demo innovative security software while gaining hands-on experience with OS internals, kernel development, and C++ programming. Frontend: Learn to create accessible, high-performance interfaces while gaining hands-on experience with client-side build processes and visualization tools in a collaborative environment. Requires: strong JavaScript, modern framework experience (Ember, React, Angular, or Vue), HTML/CSS (Sass/Tailwind), testing knowledge (QUnit, Mocha, Selenium). Security Research: Learn to analyze and develop adversarial emulations using C2 frameworks (Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, Mythic) to recreate real-world attacks and improve detection. Utilize DevOps tools (Docker, Jenkins, Git, Kubernetes) for automated, scalable testing. Experience with red team frameworks, MITRE ATT&CK, technical analysis, C2 frameworks, scripting, and DevOps is preferred.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at a four university, currently working towards a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Networking, or Mathematics degree, graduating between December 2026 - August 2027
• Development experienced with one or more of the following: Python, C/C++, Java, or Go and with the technologies listed in areas listed above
• Able to communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a distributed team
• Demonstrates the ability to write high-quality code through work, academics, or open-source projects.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, test-driven, collaborative programming environment
• strong JavaScript, modern framework experience (Ember, React, Angular, or Vue), HTML/CSS (Sass/Tailwind), testing knowledge (QUnit, Mocha, Selenium).

Nice To Haves

• Contributions to the open source community (GitHub, Stack Overflow, blogging)
• Familiarity with AWS, Cassandra, Kafka, ElasticSearch, Redis, Grafana, GRPC, Docker, Kubernetes or Jenkins.
• Experience working on security products, security-related academic background or participation in capture-the-flag competitions
• OS system understanding (Linux, XNU, FreeBSD, etc.)
• Experience with red team frameworks, MITRE ATT&CK, technical analysis, C2 frameworks, scripting, and DevOps is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cross-platform software using Python, C/C++, or Go while tackling complex technical challenges in our massively scalable distributed architecture.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement high-security standards and coding best practices, gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies across our entire development stack.
• Develop automation scripts that enhance network observability and efficiency.
• Partner with experienced network engineers on deployment projects, gaining hands-on experience with Linux systems, networking protocols, and modern CI/CD practices.
• Assist in the architecture and improve cutting-edge anti-virus and EDR security solutions across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms.
• Design, build, and demo innovative security software while gaining hands-on experience with OS internals, kernel development, and C++ programming.
• Learn to create accessible, high-performance interfaces while gaining hands-on experience with client-side build processes and visualization tools in a collaborative environment.
• Analyze and develop adversarial emulations using C2 frameworks (Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, Mythic) to recreate real-world attacks and improve detection.
• Utilize DevOps tools (Docker, Jenkins, Git, Kubernetes) for automated, scalable testing.

Benefits

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Paid holidays (including birthday holidays) and 401k matching (where applicable)
• Professional development opportunities including workshops, tech talks, and Executive Speaker Series
• Assigned mentors from across the company for continuous support and feedback
• Participation in companywide initiatives including FalconFIT, Wellness Programs, and Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
• Ownership of impactful projects that move the company forward
• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees