Intern - Product Security Engineering

mqreferrals is seeking a Product Security Engineering Intern to join their team, providing an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced FinTech environment. The intern will assist with security design reviews, automated security testing, and contribute to the Product Security Team's operations.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with security design reviews and threat modeling under the guidance of senior engineers
• Help build and maintain automated security testing tools integrated into CI/CD pipelines
• Support the creation of security education and training materials for engineering teams
• Research and document secure architecture patterns and best practices
• Assist in proof of concept evaluations for application security solutions
• Contribute to the day-to-day operations of the Product Security Team

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Foundational understanding of software development and common security concepts (e.g., OWASP Top 10)
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, or JavaScript) and at least one cloud platform, such as AWS
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn about application security, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD workflows
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Cybersecurity or Cloud Computing Certifications
• Open source software contributions
• Involvement in Capture the Flag or other cybersecurity competitions or events
• Examples of practical applications of skills in the areas of AppSec, DevSecOps, or Offensive Security