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Software Engineer Inter, Platform Security - Summer 2026 Job Category: Engineering & Cloud Location: US - Massachusetts - Waltham **Meet Our Team:** The Platform Security team is deeply involved in designing and delivering core security capabilities that power the Pega platform architecture. Security is foundational to building robust, end-to-end enterprise applications, and this team leads the way in ensuring that foundation is strong. We focus on building platform that is secure, leveraging industry-leading security practices and technology advancements, so that clients can build and operate their applications in a secure, trusted environment **Picture Yourself at Pega:** Pega's internship program is the perfect platform to help students transition their academic knowledge into a successful professional career. We push great students to be better, we encourage them to take on the biggest challenges, and we also believe that great ideas can come from anyone or anywhere, irrespective of hierarchy or location. The purpose our internships are to provide students with the opportunity to gain valuable business skills, work on real-time, impactful initiatives, and collaborate on a global scale, all while earning a competitive compensation. **What You'll Do at Pega:** As an intern on the Platform Security team, you'll actively contribute to the design, development, and enhancement of core security capabilities including encryption, authentication, authorization, and vulnerability mitigation. You will collaborate with experienced engineers who are passionate about building secure, scalable enterprise applications, bringing your curiosity and enthusiasm to real-world security challenges. You will also apply your understanding of AI tools and concepts to develop innovative solutions in a supportive, agile environment. This internship offers the opportunity to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact on the Pega platform's security capabilities. **Who You Are:** + You are pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, ideally with a focus on cyber security + Basic understanding of application security concepts, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and vulnerability mitigation. + Familiarity with security testing tools and techniques, such as static and dynamic analysis or penetration testing frameworks. + Interest in building secure, resilient systems and applying best practices in software security + Basic knowledge of web and cloud technologies, APIs, and databases. **Pega Offers You:** + Opportunity to work with diverse global teams on real-time, impactful projects and initiatives + Professional development seminars and meet & greets with Pega's CEO and Founder, and Executive Leadership Team through our "Coffee Break Series" + Participation in Pega and intern specific events such as social events, volunteer opportunities, group projects, team outings, etc. + Potential for full-time offer + Structured manager and mentor program + Competitive salary and perks + Casual and fun environment \#LI-CM1 Job ID: 22704 It is Pega's policy to engage, recruit, hire, promote, train, discipline, and compensate in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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