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Modular · 11 hours ago

Security Engineering Intern

positionLos Altos, CA
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern
money$100K/yr - $130K/yr

Modular is on a mission to revolutionize AI infrastructure by rebuilding the AI software stack. As a Security Engineering Intern, you will help enable engineers to use AI tools safely by building guardrails, integrations, and internal security tooling.

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Responsibilities

Implementing secure integrations for AI coding tools (IDEs, code review assistants, chat tools) that protect proprietary code and sensitive data
Building policies and technical controls around what data can be sent to AI systems, with practical enforcement (for example: redaction, allowlists, auditing, approvals)
Creating automation and workflows that make secure AI usage easy for developers (for example: secure-by-default configurations, self-serve access requests, logging and monitoring)
Partnering with Platform Engineering to integrate these controls into developer tooling, CI/CD, and internal platforms so adoption is smooth and scalable
Defining and tracking metrics for adoption, safety, and effectiveness (for example: usage with guardrails enabled, policy violations caught, time-to-approve access, incident trends)

Qualification

C++PythonSecurity policiesAI developer toolsCommunication skillsDetail-orientedProblem-solvingTeam-oriented

Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree with graduation expected by Spring 2027 at the latest
Experience with C++ or Python
You have strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate security requirements into developer-friendly guidance
You are detail-oriented and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment
You have a strong demonstrated interest in AI developer tools and practical security for real engineering workflows
You can demonstrate creativity and curiosity for solving complex problems, a team-oriented attitude that enables you to work well with others, and alignment with our culture

Benefits

Amazing Team. We are a progressive and agile team with some of the industry’s best engineering and product leaders.
Competitive Compensation. We offer very strong compensation packages, including stock options. We want people to be focused on their best work and believe in tailoring compensation plans to meet the needs of our workforce.
Team Building Events. We organize regular team onsites and local meetups in Los Altos, CA.

Company

Modular

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Modular provides AI infrastructure for deployment, serving, and programming GPUs.
dateFounded in 2022
location
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.modular.com

H1B Sponsorship

Modular has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (10)
2024 (6)
2023 (8)
2022 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$380M
Key Investors
US Innovative Technology FundGeneral CatalystGoogle Ventures
2025-09-24Series C· $250M
2023-08-24Series B· $100M
2022-06-30Seed· $30M

Leadership Team

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Chris Lattner
CEO + Co-Founder
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Tim Davis
Co-Founder & President
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Recent News

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Our Investment in Modular
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