Software Engineer Intern Summer 2026

As a global leader in cybersecurity CrowdStrike protects the people processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011 our mission hasnt changed were here to stop breaches and weve redefined modern security with the worlds most advanced AI-native platform. Our customers span all industries and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running their communities safe and their lives moving forward. Were also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. Were always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers our community and each other. Our University Recruiting program is dedicated to attracting and cultivating the future leaders of this industry. This program offers paid positions for students and recent grads designed to provide exposure to work that makes an impact while being supported through a structured experience with seasoned professionals. Ready to join a mission that matters The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About the Role:

CrowdStrikes Engineering Internship offers a unique opportunity to work with the industrys brightest engineering talent on impactful real-world engineering challenges. As an engineering intern you will contribute to building the worlds most advanced cybersecurity platform. This role is designed to enhance your programming system design and security knowledge. You will receive dedicated mentorship and regular feedback from our senior engineers and leaders while tackling meaningful projects within our engineering teams.

Location: All engineering internships will be onsite at our Sunnyvale CA office or Redmond WA office.

Time Commitment: Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week Monday through Friday during standard business hours.

Start & End Dates

• Cohort 1: Wednesday May 20 - Friday August 7 2026 (11 ½ Weeks)

• Cohort 2: Monday June 1 - Friday August 21 2026 (12 Weeks)

• Cohort 3: Monday June 15 - Friday September 4 2026 (12 Weeks)

What Youll do:

We are looking for engineering interns to work in the following areas:

• Cloud & Data: Design and develop cross-platform software using Python C/C or Go while tackling complex technical challenges in our massively scalable distributed architecture. Youll collaborate with engineering teams to implement high-security standards and coding best practices gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies across our entire development stack.

• Network: Learn about multi-region production networks while developing automation scripts that enhance network observability and efficiency. Youll partner with experienced network engineers on deployment projects gaining hands-on experience with Linux systems networking protocols and modern CI/CD practices.

• Sensor: Assist in the architecture and improve cutting-edge anti-virus and EDR security solutions across Windows Mac and Linux platforms. Youll design build and demo innovative security software while gaining hands-on experience with OS internals kernel development and C programming.

• Frontend: Learn to create accessible high-performance interfaces while gaining hands-on experience with client-side build processes and visualization tools in a collaborative environment. Requires: strong JavaScript modern framework experience (Ember React Angular or Vue) HTML/CSS (Sass/Tailwind) testing knowledge (QUnit Mocha Selenium).

• Security Research: Learn to analyze and develop adversarial emulations using C2 frameworks (Cobalt Strike Metasploit Mythic) to recreate real-world attacks and improve detection. Utilize DevOps tools (Docker Jenkins Git Kubernetes) for automated scalable testing. Experience with red team frameworks MITRE ATT&CK technical analysis C2 frameworks scripting and DevOps is preferred.

What Youll Need:

• Currently enrolled at a four university currently working towards a Computer Science Computer Engineering Networking or Mathematics degree graduating between December 2026 - August 2027

• Development experienced with one or more of the following: Python C/C Java or Go and with the technologies listed in areas listed above

• Able to communicate collaborate and work effectively in a distributed team

• Demonstrates the ability to write high-quality code through work academics or open-source projects.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced test-driven collaborative programming environment

Bonus Points:

• Contributions to the open source community (GitHub Stack Overflow blogging)

• Familiarity with AWS Cassandra Kafka ElasticSearch Redis Grafana GRPC Docker Kubernetes or Jenkins.

• Experience working on security products security-related academic background or participation in capture-the-flag competitions

• OS system understanding (Linux XNU FreeBSD etc.)

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What You Can Expect:

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards

• Paid holidays (including birthday holidays) and 401k matching (where applicable)

• Professional development opportunities including workshops tech talks and Executive Speaker Series

• Assigned mentors from across the company for continuous support and feedback

• Participation in companywide initiatives including FalconFIT Wellness Programs and Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Networks geographic neighborhood groups and volunteer opportunities to build connections

• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities

• Ownership of impactful projects that move the company forward

• Great Place to Work Certified across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color creed ethnicity religion sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity marital or family status veteran status age national origin ancestry physical disability (including HIV and AIDS) mental disability medical condition genetic information membership or activity in a local human rights commission status with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment selection training compensation benefits discipline promotions transfers lay-offs return from lay-off terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

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