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Engineering Intern – Core Policy/Data Platform

Engineering Intern – Core Policy/Data Platform

CompanyIllumio
LocationSunnyvale, CA, USA
Salary$37 – $37
TypeInternship
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelInternship

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field degree-seeking program with an expected graduation date in Winter 2025/Spring 2026.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Ruby, Python, Java, or Go.
  • Familiarity with web development technologies (e.g., REST APIs, front-end frameworks) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
  • Exposure to or coursework on scalability, distributed systems, or cloud computing.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A passion for learning and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the product and engineering teams to help implement features based on customer feedback, ensuring that customer needs are effectively incorporated into product development.
  • Contribute to efforts aimed at improving the scalability and performance of Illumio’s policy management systems to support larger and more complex customer deployments.
  • Work alongside cross-functional teams including product managers, engineers, and customer support teams to understand customer pain points, translate them into actionable requirements, and develop innovative solutions.
  • Participate in analyzing customer feedback, reviews, and insights to identify recurring themes or issues, and help prioritize feature development based on customer needs.
  • Translate customer needs into technical requirements and scalable solutions that can be deployed to a broad customer base.
  • Tackle challenging problems related to scalability and performance optimization while ensuring that customer satisfaction is a top priority.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with web development technologies (e.g., REST APIs, front-end frameworks) is a plus.
  • Exposure to or coursework on scalability, distributed systems, or cloud computing.