Snyk
Software Engineer Intern
2nd Year, 3rd Year, Final Year
Summer 2026
Software Engineering
Overview
The Snyk Software Engineer Intern program is a 12-week experience designed for university students to gain practical experience in software development within the cybersecurity domain. Interns contribute to product development across various teams, focusing on the company's mission to help developers build secure applications. This program offers a chance to work with modern technologies and learn from experienced engineers.
Snyk is a cybersecurity company focused on developer-first security tools that help identify and fix vulnerabilities in open-source code, containers, and cloud infrastructure.
Opens: 29 Mar 2026; Opened last year: 14 Oct 2024
This is a 12-week in-person summer internship based in Snyk's London office. Interns typically work full-time hours, integrating into specific engineering teams to tackle defined projects and deliverables.
This is a paid internship, though the specific salary is not publicly disclosed.
Applicants are typically university students in their penultimate or final year of a computer science or related degree. Strong programming skills in languages like Python, Java, or Go are generally required, along with an understanding of software development principles and an interest in cybersecurity. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The application process usually involves an initial online application (CV submission), followed by technical assessments or coding challenges. Successful candidates progress to virtual interviews, which may include technical and behavioral rounds. The final stage often involves an interview with a hiring manager or senior team member.
Snyk is a well-regarded cybersecurity company, making their internships competitive. Cohort sizes vary but are typically selective, attracting a high volume of applications from strong technical candidates.
This internship provides valuable hands-on software engineering experience at a leading cybersecurity company, enhancing a student's technical skills and understanding of secure development practices. Working on real-world projects contributes significantly to a CV and can open doors to future full-time roles in the tech industry, particularly in security-focused areas. The experience at Snyk demonstrates an ability to work in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.
Heads up
Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.