Engineering Intern, Kubernetes

Onwards Together!

Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. Powered by the Illumio AI Security Graph, our breach containment platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments – stopping the spread of attacks before they become disasters.

Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio enables Zero Trust, strengthening cyber resilience for the infrastructure, systems, and organizations that keep the world running.

This is a 12 week internship program beginning on May 26th 2026 or June 22nd 2026

Location: Onsite 5 day's a week at Headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA

Our Team's Vision:

We are looking for a motivated intern to join our Kubernetes Engineering team and gain hands-on experience working on modern container platforms and cybersecurity challenges. As part of our team, you’ll learn how Zero Trust Segmentation is applied to protect critical infrastructure while working with technologies that range from operating systems to distributed applications to UI and visualization.

What You'll Do:

• Design, build, and rigorously test new features and stages for high-throughput batch and streaming data pipelines (utilizing technologies like Apache Spark and Kafka)

• Explore how security and networking controls can be applied to containers and cloud-native applications

• Learn how container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, Istio, OpenShift, AKS, EKS, GKE) are used in enterprise environments

• Contribute to small features, tools, or experiments under mentorship

• Participate in design discussions, sprint planning, and team standups to understand real-world engineering workflows

• Document findings, experiments, and best practices to support the team

What You'll Bring:

• Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s or Master's degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, with an expected graduation date in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027

• Familiarity with at least one programming language (Python, Go, Java, or similar)

• Basic understanding of Linux/Unix systems and networking concepts

• Foundational knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and debugging techniques

• Interest in containers, cloud computing, and cybersecurity

• Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and contribute in a fast-paced engineering environment

What You'll Gain:

• Hands-on experience with container platforms and cloud-native technologies

• Exposure to cybersecurity practices such as Zero Trust Segmentation

• Mentorship from experienced engineers building scalable, distributed systems

• The opportunity to contribute to projects that help make the digital world a safer place

Compensation: $ 37 - 47 USD

Our Commitment:

Illumio believes that an environment of unique backgrounds, experiences, viewpoints, and individual contributions drives our success and makes us stronger together. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a diverse culture and emphasizing inclusion and belonging.

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