Software Engineer Intern – I – Fortanix – Full Job Description

Company: Fortanix
Location: Remote
Job Type: Internship
Salary: Negotiable

About Us: Fortanix, a dynamic start-up, tackles global data protection challenges for companies and governments. Our technology ensures data privacy across its lifecycle – at rest, in motion, and in use across any enterprise IT infrastructure: public cloud, on-premise, hybrid cloud, and SaaS. Strategic partners include Microsoft, Intel, ServiceNow, and Snowflake, benefiting customers like PayPal, Google & Adidas. Recognized by Gartner as a “Cool Vendor”, Fortanix is revolutionizing cyber security. Join the revolution!

Why work with us? We’re seeking passionate people to change cloud computing. We value great ideas from anyone and encourage contribution and questions. We believe collaboration leads to better solutions. We are looking for a Software Engineer Intern who wants to learn about hybrid Cloud solutions, to join our R&D org.

What you’ll do (Duties and Responsibilities):

• Contribute to all aspects of the deployment and automation process, including: research, implementation, testing and documentation.
• Participate in monitoring and maintenance of current infrastructure.
• Improve Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery tools, processes and procedures
• Contribute to a friendly and helpful company culture
• Design, implement, test, and maintain one or more of:
• The backend of our cloud security platform, written in Rust, C
• Our Runtime Encryption® software for SGX, written in Rust and C
• Help deploy, monitor, and tune the performance of our software
• Follow security best practices (don’t worry, we’ll tell you what they are)
• Other comparable work from time to time as instructed

Requirements

What you’ll need (Basic Qualifications)

• Understanding of software security principles, secure software development, and best practices for security
• Must have knowledge in Rust, C/C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, or Go
• Experience in software deployment tools such as Kubernetes or Docker
• Enrolled on a Bachelors’ degree in Computer Science or similar field
• Strong debug skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, team oriented
• Experience developing cloud software services and an understanding of design for scalability, performance and reliability.
• Excellence in technical communication with peers and non-technical people.
• Excellent communication skills and high English proficiency

Preferred Technical And Professional Expertise

• Knowledge in basic Cloud Architecture.
• Experience in Rust and/or C++

Benefits

Fortanix is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace with equal opportunity for all applicants and teammates. Our goal is to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other status. If you’re interested in working in a fast-growing, exciting working environment – we encourage you to apply !