Software Engineer Intern

Proofpoint

5d

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated Software Engineer Intern to join our engineering team and contribute to real-world product development using the Microsoft .NET stack. This internship is designed for students or early-career developers who want hands-on experience building scalable applications, collaborating with professional engineers, and learning modern software development practices. You will work alongside experienced developers to design, build, test, and improve software systems while gaining exposure to production-grade architectures, DevOps workflows, and agile delivery.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Working knowledge of C# and the .NET ecosystem
• Understanding of object-oriented programming principles
• Familiarity with REST APIs and basic web concepts
• Basic knowledge of Git version control
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ASP.NET Core
• Familiarity with web frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Exposure to SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar databases
• Understanding of cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
• Experience building personal, academic, or open-source projects
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (xUnit, NUnit, MSTest)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain features using C# and .NET
• Assist in building backend services, APIs, and web applications
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Participate in code reviews and team design discussions
• Debug issues and help improve application performance and reliability
• Contribute to unit tests and automated testing efforts
• Work with databases and data models (SQL or NoSQL)
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers in an agile environment

Benefits

• Hands-on experience shipping production-quality software
• Mentorship from experienced engineers
• Exposure to professional development workflows (CI/CD, ticketing systems, agile ceremonies)
• Opportunity for full-time return offer based on performance
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Career success on your terms
• Flexible work environment
• Annual wellness and community outreach days
• Always on recognition for your contributions
• Global collaboration and networking opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern