Illumio · 1 day ago
Engineering Intern, Architecture Platform
Sunnyvale, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$37/hr - $47/hr
Start in 2026 SpringIllumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. As an Architecture Platform Engineering Intern, you will work on foundational infrastructure, distributed systems, and analytics to support Illumio’s mission to empower organizations to contain breaches before they become cyber disasters.
Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityData CenterSaaSSecurity
Responsibilities
Investigate and implement distributed systems at scale aspects of the cloud-based security analytics platform
Investigate and implement analytics at scale, using distributed systems concepts and leverage AI/ML to process and surface these to the end users
Help identify and solve scalability challenges, ensuring the platform can handle increasing loads and larger customer bases
Understanding of front-end and back-end integration, especially in systems that handle large datasets
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
Passion and interest in building efficient, highly scalable systems and improving user experience
Be empowered to take ownership of your own summer project where you provide technical solutions for real world problems. You will get to own the design, implementation, and quality of your work
Be an active participant of an existing engineering scrum team. Here you’ll learn Agile development and have daily interactions with your peers
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, with an expected graduation date in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027
Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Go, Python or Ruby
Familiarity with web development technologies (e.g., REST APIs, front-end frameworks) is a plus
Familiarity with applied AI/ML, scaling ML use of LLMs
Familiarity with Git or other version control systems
Exposure to or knowledge of scalability, distributed systems, or cloud computing (could be a part of curriculum / coursework)
Excellent problem-solving, analytical skills, and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Company
Illumio
Illumio, the breach containment leader
Founded in 2013
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$557.5MKey Investors
Thoma BravoJ.P. Morgan Asset ManagementGeneral Catalyst
2021-06-23Series F· $225M
2019-02-07Series E· $65M
2017-06-07Series D· $125M
Leadership Team
Andrew Rubin
CEO & Founder
Ben Verghese
Chief Technology Officer
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