Summer 2026 Cyber Security Intern

Job Overview

This position is for students currently enrolled in a degree program. To qualify, applicants must be returning to their academic institution at the end of Summer 2026, with a graduation date of December 2026 and beyond. If you do not meet  these criteria, we invite you to explore other opportunities available on our careers website.

At Intuit, we believe in the power of early talent. Our internship and co-op program provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to real-world projects that impact millions. We get up every morning with our hearts beating fast, driven by the knowledge that we're transforming the world of consumer and small business finance. It’s why our products continue to resonate with 50 million consumers around the globe. 

Our cyber security internship roles provide a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in vital cybersecurity domains. Our interns have the opportunity to work in one of the following areas:

• Security Software Engineering: build your skills in areas like assessments, automation, back-end systems, encryption, or even joining our Red Team.
• Security Analyst: build your skills in compliance, forensics, incident handling, threat intelligence, or third-party security.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to building secure software and infrastructure, applying best practices.
• Assist in finding and fixing security flaws in applications, systems, and networks.
• Develop scripts and tools (e.g., Python, Bash) to streamline security operations.
• Gain exposure to various cybersecurity tools, from vulnerability scanners to SIEM platforms.
• Investigate emerging cyber threats and attack techniques.
• Help create and maintain essential security documentation.

Qualifications

• Awareness of core cybersecurity concepts and common vulnerabilities.
• Desire to learn and grow within a technical environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• For Security Software Engineering: 
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented design and programming languages
  • Experience with at least one of the following languages: Java, Python, C#, C++
• For Security Analyst Candidates:
  • Knowledge and/or experience with at least one of the following areas: risk analysis; intelligence analysis; cyber forensics; security compliance frameworks; security governance concepts
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) or Git.
• Participation in CTF competitions, personal security projects, or open-source contributions.
• Exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs, tools and concepts
• Currently enrolled in a  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related technical field.
• A graduation date at least 4 months after the end of the internship
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis during the duration of the internship
• Ability to work onsite for a minimum of 3 days per week in one of the following Intuit locations: Mountain View, San Diego, New York, or Atlanta

About Intuit, Inc.

Join our mission to power prosperity around the world. Intuit has been revolutionizing the financial industry since the company was founded over 40 years ago. Through innovations in our evolving suite of products including TurboTax, QuickBooks, Credit Karma, and Mailchimp, we help consumers, small business owners, and the self-employed achieve their financial goals. From uncovering data patterns for how wealth is created to designing conversational interfaces that deliver personalized experiences, we’re using AI, ML, and Intuit’s unrivaled set of data to help millions reach financial freedom.

At Intuit, diversity and inclusion isn't just something we do -- it's part of who we are. Our culture has earned us a spot on “Best Companies to Work For” lists year after year. When our workforce composition reflects our customers and communities, we believe we can develop deeper customer empathy, accelerating innovation to solve the biggest problems our customers face.

We’re dedicated to living our mission of powering prosperity, not just through our products, but through our social impact initiatives. Through Intuit’s Prosperity Hubs, we’re bringing new jobs, teaching new skills, and supporting small businesses in distressed communities to help local economies rebuild and thrive.Learn more about our Intern, Co-op, and full-time opportunities: https://www.intuit.com/careers/programs/internships/

Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position will be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit®: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender. The expected base pay range for this position is: 

Mountain View, CA: $37.00 - $67.30 USD