Software Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

Role

Tanium's Software Engineering Interns build B2B security-focused applications and contribute features to the next release of its platform. Interns receive a senior engineer mentor and a peer intern buddy, deliver features to customers, and receive feedback on their work.

Location and Schedule

• Hybrid in Durham, NC or Emeryville, CA only, with at least three days per week in the office.
• The posting title specifies Summer 2027, but the stated required full-time availability is June 7, 2026 through August 13, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Join a frontend or backend team based on ranked preferences and available projects.
• Work on frameworks and new product features in a software security company.
• Meet regularly with a one-on-one mentor.
• Produce a unique deliverable and present it to the engineering team and leadership at the end of the internship.
• Participate in intern events and network with a cohort of more than 70 interns.

Prior intern projects include a privileges-and-roles visualization tool, question prediction for a natural language parser, and a Node.js module for presenting application health.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States now and in the future.
• Available full-time for the stated internship dates.
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in computer science or a related discipline.
• GPA of 3.5 or above is required.
• Graduating in Spring 2028 or Fall 2027.
• Experience creating and finishing software development projects using backend and/or frontend languages.
• Driven to learn new technical skills and passionate about technology, software, and understanding how things work.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a team and work independently.
• A past internship is helpful but not required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Estimated hourly pay: $55 in Durham or $60 in Emeryville. Actual pay may vary based on education, skills, training, experience, and other factors.
• Interns are eligible for 401(k) matching and a monthly communications reimbursement allowance.
• Team members receive five days of volunteer time off; interns and contractors become eligible after 90 days of employment.

Application and Interview Information

• For application, interview, or pre-employment accommodations, contact accommodations@tanium.com.
• Tanium employees communicate only through @tanium.com email addresses, conduct video interviews, and never ask applicants for money.