Software Developer Intern

About San Jose InfoSec:

We do penetration testing, red team engagements and web application assessments for banks, hospitals and SaaS companies. Government contractors use our services to prepare for CMMC assessments and NIST 800-171 compliance.

The internship:

We need a student who can write clean code, test it and explain what it does. Prior internships are not required. You can work from home anywhere in the US. We have no office requirement. We do not have many meetings. Most updates happen in writing.

Responsibilities:

• Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations.
• Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer.
• Debug failing builds in the GitHub Actions pipeline and note what caused them.
• Refactor old modules when asked, keeping behaviour the same.
• Present a short demo of your work to the team every two weeks.

Requirements:

• Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply.
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating 2027 or 2028.
• Available 40 hours a week for the full internship.
• Based in the US for the duration of the internship.
• Able to communicate clearly in written English on Slack and in pull requests.
• Good grasp of at least one programming language: Python, Java, JavaScript or C++.
• Some experience with Git, even if only on college or personal projects.
• Basic understanding of data structures, OOP and how HTTP requests work.
• Must be able to overlap at least 4 hours a day with the team's working hours.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of Linux command line basics.
• Familiarity with Django, Flask, FastAPI or Express.
• Exposure to Docker or a cloud platform such as AWS or GCP.

What you'll learn:

• How a production codebase is organised, deployed and monitored.
• You will ship at least one feature that real users touch before the internship ends.
• Writing tests is part of the job here, and you will get good at it.
• Certificate and letter of recommendation on completion, plus a pre-placement offer for strong performers.

Duration: 4 months

Start date: Feb 2027

Stipend: $43.50 - $58.00 per hour

Perks:

• Paid company holidays.
• Return offer opportunities.
• Learning and development stipend.
• Company laptop.
• Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager.

Duration: 4 months. Start: Feb 2027.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at San Jose InfoSec.