Google

Security Engineering Intern, BS/MS, Summer 2027

Google$98K — $131K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
  • Coding experience with Python, Go, C, or JavaScript.
  • Experience with network protocols, secure network design, web application security, and applied cryptography.
  • Understanding of technical privacy issues and the software development lifecycle is preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Apply academic knowledge to tackle practical challenges.
  • Analyze information to determine optimal solutions.
  • Develop scripts for automating routine tasks.
  • Collaborate with peers and managers to foster innovation.
  • Monitor systems for attacks and assist in enhancing security measures.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a leading tech company with global reach.
  • Gain hands-on experience in security engineering.
  • Development of technical skills in a real-world environment.
  • Strong potential for professional networking with experienced engineers.
  • Contribute to meaningful projects that protect sensitive data.
Full Job Description
Please complete your application before October 9, 2026.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and it's in a candidate's best interest to apply early.

Timing on when you can hear back will vary and can take upwards of 90 days. If you haven't heard from us in three months about your application, we likely proceeded with other candidates for the role.

Participation in the internship program requires that you are located in the United States for the duration of the internship program.

This internship is intended for students in their penultimate academic year, who are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Computer Science, Information Security, or related technical field.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for this internship program.

To start the application process, you will need an updated CV or resume and a current unofficial or official transcript in English. Click on the "Apply" button on this page and provide the required materials in the appropriate sections (PDFs preferred):
  1. In the "Resume Section:" attach an updated CV or resume.
    • Please ensure you've listed your anticipated graduation date (in MM/YY)
  2. In the "Education Section:" attach a current or recent unofficial or official transcript in English.
    • Under "Degree Status," select "Now attending" to upload a transcript.
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Bellevue, WA, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Irvine, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Madison, WI, USA; New York, NY, USA; Palo Alto, CA, USA; Portland, OR, USA; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Raleigh, NC, USA; Durham, NC, USA; Reston, VA, USA; Redmond, WA, USA; Redwood City, CA, USA; San Diego, CA, USA; Goleta, CA, USA; San Bruno, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Jose, CA, USA; Santa Cruz, CA, USA; South San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.

Minimum qualifications:
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related technical field.
  • Coding experience with one or more of the following: Python, Go, C , JavaScript.
  • Experience in one or more of the following: network protocols, secure network design, web application/browser security, authentication control, applied cryptography/security protocols, intrusion detection.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Currently attending a degree program in the US and available to work full time for 12 weeks outside of university term time.
  • In their penultimate academic year or returning to a degree program after completion of the internship.
  • Understanding of technical privacy issues and experience with the software development lifecycle.
  • Excellent communication skills.


About the job

As a Security Engineer Intern, you help protect network boundaries, keep computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks and provide security services to protect highly sensitive data like passwords and customer information. Security Engineers work with a broad range of devices, actively monitoring our systems for attacks and intrusions. We focus on the offensive/testing side and work with software engineers to proactively identify and fix security flaws and vulnerabilities. We also build tools, scripts and other automation to help our project teams achieve Google-scale impact.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $98000 - $131000 (USD) 0% bonus target

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities
  • Apply knowledge gained in computer science courses to real-world challenges.
  • Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution to effectively solve challenges.
  • Develop scripts to automate routine tasks.
  • Create and support a productive and innovative team. This includes working with peers, managers, and teams.

About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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Size
156,500 employees
Market Cap
$1,115.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+23.3%
Revenue
$182.5 billion
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