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Intern, Application Security Engineer
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Who we are:



Shape a brighter financial future with us. 


Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance.


We’re a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront. We’re proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people’s lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way. Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world.


The Role:


SoFi Product Security team assists and partners with engineering, product and design organizations. Our mission is to secure the products and services delivered to our members and customers. We deploy best in class Product Security practices, compliance frameworks, and design patterns by collaborating with product owners, engineers, and executives. The mission is core to SoFi’s value “Put our member’s interest first.” 


As an Application Security Intern, you will be responsible for ensuring the security of our existing and new platforms, products, and services. You will work in conjunction with security architects, development (engineering), and product teams to review systems and services with security controls baked into them.


The ideal candidate will be highly collaborative, balancing the right level of security with business objectives, and working to creatively solve complex Product Security related problems in an agile environment. 


The candidate must be available for the entire internship period: 



  • Cohort 1: Monday, June 1st, 2026 to Friday, August 21st, 2026

  • Cohort 2: Monday, June 15th, 2026 to Friday, September 4th, 2026


What You’ll Do:



  • 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


What You’ll Need:



  • 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


Internship Perks:



  • 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 

  • We offer incoming interns the flexibility to select from two potential start dates:

    • Cohort 1 - Monday, June 1, 2026 - Friday, August 21, 2026

    • Cohort 2 - Monday, June 15, 2026 - Friday, September 4, 2026 



Why you'll love working here:


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> Full Time University Grad Benefits: View Link


Internship Highlights include:


In addition to a unique and challenging professional experience, interns will also receive perks such as invites to Member events, and more!



  • Personalized Mentorship Program

  • Fully stocked kitchen (snacks & drinks)

  • Access to senior leadership, including round tables with executives across all functions of SoFi


 


SoFi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.

The Company hires the best qualified candidate for the job, without regard to protected characteristics.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

New York applicants: Notice of Employee Rights

SoFi is committed to an inclusive culture. As part of this commitment, SoFi offers reasonable accommodations to candidates with physical or mental disabilities. If you need accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email [email protected].

Due to insurance coverage issues, we are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii or Alaska at this time.

Other facts

Tech stack
Application Security,Vulnerability Management,Security Testing,Risk Assessment,Collaboration,Cryptography,Communication Skills,Agile Environment,Security Audits,SDLC Integration,Vulnerability Detection,Problem Solving,Technical Knowledge,Teamwork,Security Trends,Development

About SoFi University

SoFi is a values-driven company on a mission to help our members get their money right. We create modern financial products and services that help people borrow, save, spend, invest, and protect their money better, so that they can achieve financial independence and realize their ambitions—from owning a home to saving for retirement, paying off their student loans, and more.

CFL #6054612; NMLS #1121636 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) Advisory services through SoFi LLC, a registered investment advisor. SoFi Checking and Savings is offered through SoFi Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. SoFi Money™ is offered through SoFi Securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Financial Services

What you'll do

  • As an Application Security Intern, you will ensure the security of existing and new platforms, products, and services. You will collaborate with security architects and product teams to review systems and services with security controls integrated.

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Why join SoFi University as a Intern, Application Security Engineer?

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