Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Cohesity is the leader in AI-powered data security. Over 13,600 enterprise customers, including over 85 of the Fortune 100 and nearly 70% of the Global 500, rely on Cohesity to strengthen their resilience while providing Gen AI insights into their vast amounts of data. Formed from the combination of Cohesity with Veritas’ enterprise data protection business, the company’s solutions secure and protect data on-premises, in the cloud, and at the edge. Backed by NVIDIA, IBM, HPE, Cisco, AWS, Google Cloud, and others, Cohesity is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, with offices around the globe.

We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design , and our culture .

Want to join the leader in AI-powered data security?

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

At Cohesity, interns do more than observe. They build.

As a Software Engineering Intern, you'll join a highly collaborative engineering team working on products that protect and manage exabytes of customer data worldwide. From day one, you'll contribute to meaningful technical projects that directly impact production systems used by some of the world's largest organizations.

You'll collaborate with engineers, technical leaders, and mentors to design, develop, test, and deliver scalable solutions across our cloud, platform, infrastructure, security, and data management products while gaining hands-on experience with modern distributed systems, cloud-native technologies, and the full software development lifecycle.

HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software components that support Cohesity's enterprise data security and management platform
• Contribute to production-quality code using modern engineering best practices
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and architects to solve complex technical challenges
• Work on large-scale distributed systems, cloud-native services, storage technologies, cybersecurity solutions, or platform infrastructure
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, sprint planning, and technical brainstorming sessions
• Analyze system performance and help improve scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency
• Build tooling, automation, or product features that create measurable impact for customers
• Present your final project and accomplishments to engineering leaders and executives at the conclusion of the internship

WE'D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING

• Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical discipline
• Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, including Data Structures, Algorithms, and Systems Design
• Experience developing software through coursework, research, internships, open-source contributions, or personal projects
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C++, Go, Java, or Python
• Familiarity with software development tools, version control systems, and Linux/Unix environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Intellectual curiosity, passion for technology, and enthusiasm for solving complex technical challenges

WE ARE EXTRA EXCITED IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING

• Coursework, project experience, or exposure to one or more of the following areas:
• Distributed systems and large-scale software architecture
• Networking, systems programming, or operating systems
• Concurrent or asynchronous programming
• Cloud computing and containerized environments
• Data security, cryptography, ransomware protection, or secure coding practices
• Experience with technologies such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar tools
• Participation in research projects, hackathons, open-source contributions, technical clubs, or previous internships
• Exposure to artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, or emerging technologies through coursework, research, internships, or personal projects

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• How production-scale distributed systems are designed and operated
• Modern software engineering best practices and development workflows
• How cloud-native technologies power enterprise software platforms
• How cross-functional engineering teams collaborate to deliver products used by global customers
• How AI and cybersecurity are shaping the future of data protection

TEAM MATCHING

Software Engineering Interns are hired into a general talent pool and matched with a team during the recruitment process. Opportunities may span areas such as cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, data management, cybersecurity, storage systems, platform engineering, and emerging technologies.

We'll consider your interests, experience, and technical strengths as we work to identify the best fit for both you and the overall team.

CAREER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

High-performing interns may be considered for full-time new graduate positions upon graduation. You'll gain exposure to Cohesity's engineering culture, mentorship from experienced technical leaders, and a strong foundation for a career in software engineering.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE)

Cohesity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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In-Office Expectations

Cohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute (e.g. within a forty-five (45) minute average travel time) work out of our core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing.

We strongly prefer candidates who are currently located in or near the designated job location. Candidates outside the area should apply only if they are committed to relocating prior to their start date and have the legal right to work in the job location.