Virtru · 9 hours ago
Graduate Software Developer Intern
Washington DC - Hybrid
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$35/hr - $40/hrVirtru is a company focused on reimagining data security to allow for intentional sharing without sacrificing privacy or control. As a Graduate Software Developer Intern, you will work closely with a leading System Architect to conduct research, develop hypotheses, and analyze data to support innovative solutions in data protection. This role emphasizes collaboration, curiosity, and growth within a supportive engineering team.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyPrivacySaaSSecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Define the research problem: Identify challenges our engineering team is facing. Learn more about Virtru’s initiatives and department goals (current focus on protecting data in use via secure digital data clean rooms) through internal discussions and discovery with your manager
Conduct a review: Collect internal existing knowledge and developments external to Virtru
Develop your research hypotheses and methodology: Based on the research problem and review, develop hypotheses that can be tested and a process for experimentation
Run your tests, collect data and analyze: Innovate, learn fast, repeat!
Draw Conclusions: Develop suggestions, share with your team, document and prepare to present!
Communicate results: Communicate the research findings through reports, presentations, or publications internal and external to Virtru
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing or completed advanced degree in Computer Science or related field
Familiarity with the Software development process from writing code for personal projects, coding competitions, or research
Languages: Python, Java, Go-lang
Infrastructure: AWS using Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Google Cloud Platform
Frameworks / Tooling: Kubernetes, OPA
Familiarity with data structure and algorithms
Must be a self-starter who works well independently on assigned tasks and products
Desire to learn and grow with a close-knit engineering team
Familiarity or desire to learn to use AI in daily workflow; Design and security of Agentic AI systems
Benefits
A Hybrid Approach — Virtru is committed to being forever flexible when it comes to where, how, and when you get your work done. You have the option to work from home if that suits you best, or work from our brand new DC Headquarters if you prefer being in person!
Internal mobility options for those interested in exploring their skills in other areas of the business
Frequent company-sponsored Team Celebrations that provide ample opportunities to connect with teammates and be social!
A high degree of flexibility — Have an appointment, errand, or family emergency to take care of? Hop to it! We give you the time and space to take care of you and your own first. We only ask that you communicate with your team and manager to let them know when you will be unavailable.
Company
Virtru
Virtru provides data encryption for email and file sharing, enabling users to easily control access to their sensitive data.
Founded in 2012
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$189.76MKey Investors
ICONIQ CapitalICONIQ GrowthBessemer Venture Partners
2025-07-11Series D· $50M
2022-01-20Series C· $60M
2021-02-01Series B
Leadership Team
John Ackerly
CEO & Co-Founder
Will Ackerly
Founder
Recent News
2026-01-20
2025-10-15
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