SoFi · 3 hours ago
Intern, Application Security Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerSoFi is a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative technology to help members achieve their financial goals. As an Application Security Intern, you will be responsible for ensuring the security of platforms, products, and services, working closely with security architects and development teams.
CreditCredit CardsFinancial ServicesFinTechLendingWealth Management
Responsibilities
Conduct security testing and analysis to identify and mitigate potential risks
Assess discovered vulnerabilities and properly prioritize their scope, impact and necessary response actions
Conduct security reviews of our products and production infrastructure
Contribute to vulnerability management, application security and/or offensive/red-team operations
Engage in security audit and security regulatory exercises with partners and vendors
Support treatment and remediation activities with identified points of contact and system owners
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that security is integrated in the SDLC process
Code and help develop in-house application security projects
Qualification
Required
Enrolled in an accredited US-based university (working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree) with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or Spring 2027
Must be returning to school for at least one quarter or semester after the internship
Have no more than 12 months of professional full-time work experience (excluding internships and research assistant roles)
Must be willing to relocate to San Francisco Bay Area and be available to work in the San Francisco HQ office
Basic knowledge of industry standards regarding vulnerability management including Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS), OWASP, etc
Basic knowledge of cryptography, including symmetric and asymmetric encryption and software techniques that are commonly used to harden cryptographic algorithms against side-channel vulnerabilities
Experience with different types of vulnerability assessment tools or related experience in vulnerability detection DAST/SAST tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to demonstrate knowledge with prioritizing remediation activities with operational teams through risk ratings of vulnerabilities and assets
Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends and best practices to continuously improve our product security
Benefits
Access to senior leadership, including exclusive Q&A sessions with executives across all functions of SoFi
Learning sessions for career, financial, and professional development
Networking socials with fellow interns
Opportunities to participate in company wide events like All-Hands and SoFi circles programming
Exclusive intern swag giveaways
Personalized Mentorship Program
Fully stocked kitchen (snacks & drinks)
Access to senior leadership, including round tables with executives across all functions of SoFi
Company
SoFi
SoFi is a finance company that offers a range of lending and wealth management services.
Founded in 2011
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$12.25BKey Investors
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2025-12-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2025-07-29Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2025-04-17Post Ipo Debt· $3.2B
Leadership Team
Anthony Noto
CEO
Jeremy Rishel
Chief Technology Officer
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