Obsidian Security · 2 hours ago
Software Engineer - Intern (Summer 2026)
Palo Alto, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $25/hr
0+ years exp
Start in 2026 SummerObsidian Security is a company focused on securing SaaS applications for modern businesses. They are seeking a Software Engineer Intern to work on full-stack development, collaborating with various teams to enhance their security platform and drive continuous improvement in their software solutions.
ComputerCyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySaaS
Responsibilities
Full-Stack Development: Design, build, and maintain both front-end and back-end components for our SaaS security platform
Security Focus: Work on security-related features, integrating cutting-edge security protocols, and building tools that help secure our customers’ data and infrastructure
Collaboration: Work closely with other engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-quality features and enhance the platform's security
System Design: Participate in high-level system design and architecture discussions for new features and products
Problem Solving: Identify technical issues and implement solutions to improve the performance, scalability, and security of the platform
Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in code quality, testing, and deployment processes
Innovation: Stay updated on security trends, technologies, and best practices, and contribute ideas to the development of new security features
Qualification
Required
0-2 years of experience in software development
Solid understanding of distributed systems, databases, and computational complexity
Excellent learning skills, creativity, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to problem-solving
Solid coding skills. Fluency with either Python 3 or Go is a must
Experiences with some frontend frameworks and fluency with TypeScript
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Familiarity with Cloud Security concepts and technologies
Experiences with Cloud Platforms / Kubernetes
Experiences with testing frameworks
Experiences with SaaS platforms
Experienced in Data engineering with a focus on data pipeline optimization
Benefits
Competitive compensation with equity and 401k
Comprehensive healthcare with dental and vision coverage
Flexible paid time off and paid holiday time off
12 weeks of new parent or family leave
Personal and professional development resources
Company
Obsidian Security
Obsidian Security is a threat detection and posture management for business-critical saas applications.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$119.5MKey Investors
Wing Venture CapitalGreylock
2022-04-14Series C· $90M
2019-02-27Series B· $20M
2017-06-08Series A· $9.5M
Leadership Team
Hasan Imam
CEO
Ben Johnson
Co-Founder
Recent News
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