Full Stack Software Engineer - 2026 Summer Intern

Symmetry Systems

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Location: United States
Job Type: full-time
Salary: Unknown
Posted: January 4, 2026

Job Description

Symmetry Systems is the Data+AI Security company. Our data security posture management platform is engineered specifically to address modern data security and privacy challenges at scale from the data out, providing organizations the ability to innovate with confidence. With total visibility into what data you have, where it lives, who can access it, and how it's being used, Symmetry safeguards your organization's data from misuse, insider threats, and cybercriminals, as well as unintended exposure of sensitive IP and personal information through use of generative AI technologies.

Position Overview

We're seeking a talented and enthusiastic summer intern to join our team - from anywhere in the US. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the rapidly evolving field of data and AI security.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and testing new features for our security platform
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on data analysis and visualization projects
Participate in research initiatives related to emerging threats and security trends
Support documentation efforts for internal and external use
Contribute to software development tasks under the guidance of senior team members

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Experience in software development
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Knowledge of programming languages such as JavaScript, Python
Experience with version control systems like Gitlab
Ability to work independently and in a team
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Details

Location: Remote
Duration: 10-12 weeks (Summer 2026)

Symmetry Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

🎯 Who is this job for?

This role is suitable for a junior full-stack or software engineering student who wants hands-on experience building and testing real product features, working with JavaScript and Python, and learning how modern security platforms handle data, AI, and emerging threats while collaborating with experienced engineers in a fully remote environment.

💬 Potential Interview Questions

Why are you interested in a Full Stack SWE internship at Symmetry Systems?
I’m excited by the combination of security, data, and AI—especially the “data-out” approach to protecting sensitive information. Working on a real platform that helps organizations innovate safely with genAI and modern data stacks aligns perfectly with my interests in backend systems, APIs, and secure application design.
What is your experience with JavaScript and Python?
I use JavaScript/TypeScript with React on the frontend and Node.js (Express/Fastify) on the backend, and Python for data processing, scripting, and small backend services (Flask/FastAPI). Across school projects and side projects, I’ve built REST APIs, simple dashboards, and automation scripts in both languages.
Describe a recent full-stack project you’ve worked on.
I built a small analytics dashboard where a React frontend called a Node.js/Express API, which in turn processed data with a Python microservice. I designed the REST endpoints, handled authentication, wrote unit tests for core logic, and deployed it using Docker and a simple CI pipeline.
What’s your experience with Git/GitLab and collaborative workflows?
I use Git every day with feature branches, pull/merge requests, code reviews, and conventional commit messages. In GitLab/GitHub projects, I’ve set up basic CI pipelines to run tests and linters on each MR, and I’m comfortable resolving conflicts and maintaining clean history.
How do you approach debugging and problem solving?
I first reproduce the issue reliably, then narrow the scope using logs, breakpoints, and small experiments. I check assumptions (inputs, environment, data), add targeted logging if needed, and once it’s fixed I add or update tests so that specific bug can’t sneak back in.
Do you have any experience with data analysis or visualization?
Yes—mostly using Python (Pandas, NumPy) for data cleaning and analysis, and libraries like Matplotlib/Plotly or charts in React (e.g., Recharts/Chart.js) for visualizations. I’ve built simple dashboards that show trends, anomalies, and aggregate metrics for homework and personal projects.
What’s your familiarity with security concepts or threats?
I know the basics of secure coding: validating and sanitizing inputs, avoiding SQL injection, proper auth/session handling, using HTTPS, and least-privilege access. I follow OWASP Top 10 concepts (XSS, CSRF, broken auth, etc.) and try to design APIs and UIs with those risks in mind.
How do you handle working on a remote, cross-functional team?
I over-communicate asynchronously: clear written updates, well-scoped tasks, and quick questions via chat or comments. I’m used to daily standups, shared docs/specs, and pairing over video when needed, and I make sure to be responsive and proactive about blockers.
How do you learn new tools or technologies quickly?
I skim the official docs, build a tiny “hello world” project, then incrementally add features. I like to read example code, ask focused questions, and take notes as I go so I can reuse patterns later. I’m comfortable doing this with new frameworks, CLIs, or cloud/security tooling.
What’s your current academic status and availability for Summer 2026?
I’m currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science and will be available full-time for a 10–12 week internship in Summer 2026, with flexibility on exact start and end dates.

📋 Job Summary

Symmetry Systems is hiring a Full Stack Software Engineer – Summer 2026 Intern (Remote, US) to help build and test features for its Data+AI security platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams on data analysis/visualization, research into emerging security threats, and documentation, while contributing code in JavaScript and Python under senior engineer mentorship; ideal for students pursuing CS or related degrees with some software development experience, Git/GitLab familiarity, strong debugging skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a distributed team over a 10–12 week fully remote summer internship.