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Software Engineer, Backend Intern

Prophet Security · Palo Alto (In office) · On-site

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About Prophet Security

Prophet Security’s AI SOC Platform uses AI SOC Agents to automate alert triage. investigations, response, and threat hunting, accelerating and improving SecOps. Backed by Accel.

About the role

As a Software Engineering Intern, you’ll contribute to the backend systems that power Prophet’s platform. Working alongside experienced engineers and experts in product, machine learning, and cybersecurity, you’ll help build services that ingest, process, and reason over large volumes of security data. You’ll write production code, participate in technical design, receive mentorship from experienced engineers, and take meaningful ownership of a project from development through deployment.

What they're looking for

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, with an expected graduation date in 2027
  • Experience with one or more relevant programming languages, such as Python or Go, through coursework, research, internships, or personal projects
  • Understanding of fundamental software engineering concepts, including data structures, algorithms, testing, and system design
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively and learn in a fast-moving environment
More about this role

At Prophet Security, we’re not just building a platform that automates complex security tasks—we’re building a company where every team member directly impacts customer success. You’ll work closely with our customers, understand their needs, and see firsthand how your contributions make a difference.

Prophet Security’s founding team brings more than 30 years of cybersecurity experience from leading companies, including Abnormal Security, Expel, Mandiant, McAfee, Oracle, Red Canary, Red Hat, Riverbed, and Symantec. We are focused on disrupting the $400 billion security labor market by building the future of automated security operations.

We’re seeking graduating seniors for our Summer 2027 Software Engineering Internship. If you’re excited to build impactful products, learn from an experienced team, and gain hands-on experience at a fast-growing startup, we encourage you to apply.

Our platform analyzes security alerts, develops and executes investigation plans, and produces detailed findings and actionable recommendations. Security analysts review these investigations and provide context and feedback, which are continuously incorporated into future automation.

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