Software Engineer Intern

Proofpoint•New York, FL

About The Position

The Software Engineer Intern supports the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications under the guidance of senior engineers. This role is focused on building foundational development skills, contributing to production code, and learning best practices in software engineering while delivering reliable, maintainable solutions. The Software Engineer Intern works on well-defined tasks, participates in code reviews, troubleshoots issues, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support business and operational needs.

Requirements

Basic proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java, or similar)
Understanding of fundamental software development concepts (data structures, control flow, APIs)
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Basic knowledge of databases and querying (SQL or NoSQL)
Ability to write clear, maintainable, and well-documented code
Exposure to debugging and unit testing concepts
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
Rising senior (graduation date between fall 2026 – spring 2027)
Able to work Eastern Time Zone hours

Responsibilities

Find bugs in existing codebase and propose fixes
Help refactor existing code to improve usability and efficiency
Assist in writing and developing unit/integration tests to be used in CI/CD pipeline
Participate in code reviews
Help diagnose and resolve technical problems, user-reported issues, and vulnerabilities
Manage Jira tickets, updating status and communicating overall progress with stakeholders
Write up patch notes and help communicate changes to the wider team internally
Collaborate with the wider team to help find new opportunities and brainstorm ideas