Lila Sciences · 10 hours ago
Intern, Security & Cloud Engineering
Cambridge, MA USA
Internship
Onsite
InternLila Sciences is pioneering a scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life sciences and materials science. They are seeking motivated students for a Summer 2026 co-op/internship opportunity in IT & Security, focusing on cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and AI tool development.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AILife ScienceSoftware
Responsibilities
Provide technical support to employees, including troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues
Assist with employee onboarding/offboarding, including provisioning laptops, accounts, and security access
Maintain IT asset inventory and improve documentation for support processes
Support the deployment and maintenance of cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Assist with building and improving infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform or Pulumi
Help monitor cloud performance, cost optimization, and scaling strategies
Develop internal AI-powered agents to automate repetitive IT and security workflows
Monitor and respond to security alerts and assist with incident investigations
Support vulnerability scanning and remediation processes for systems and cloud environments
Assist with compliance activities such as access reviews, audits, and policy updates
Help strengthen endpoint and identity security using tools like Okta, Google Workspace, and EDR solutions
Participate in cross-functional projects involving cloud migrations, new tool integrations, or security improvements
Contribute to documentation for cloud environments, security runbooks, and AI agent workflows
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or related degree program
Foundational knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Foundational knowledge of networking concepts (IP, DNS, VPN, firewalls)
Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals (authentication, encryption, phishing prevention)
Foundational knowledge of basic programming or scripting (Python preferred)
Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn new technologies
Effective communicator and team player with good documentation habits
Preferred
Experience with cloud-native tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, serverless functions)
Familiarity with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi)
Exposure to cybersecurity tools like SIEMs, vulnerability scanners, or EDR platforms
Knowledge of AI agent frameworks or automation platforms
Previous internship, co-op, or significant project experience in cloud or security engineering
Company
Lila Sciences
Lila Sciences creates a scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous labs for life sciences, chemistry, and materials science. It is a sub-organization of Flagship Pioneering.
Founded in 2023
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (8)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$550.67MKey Investors
ARIANVenturesFlagship Pioneering
2026-01-20Grant· $0.67M
2025-10-14Series A· $115M
2025-09-14Series A· $235M
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