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Security Engineer - Intern

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Final-year student (Bac+4/Bac+5) in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • Solid knowledge of computer science with hands-on exposure to at least one security domain (application, cloud, or network/infrastructure).
  • Ability to read and write code in Python, Go, or TypeScript (preferred).
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills; autonomous, proactive, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to product security, from data handling to secure feature design and delivery.
  • Build security tooling and automation in CI/CD and IaC pipelines.
  • Perform code analyses and intrusion testing on applications and infrastructure, including AI security challenges like prompt-injection protection for Voice AI.
  • Support security certifications and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

About the company

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Maki People

Computer Software / SaaS

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Company details

Company typeStartup
IndustryComputer Software / SaaS
Company size11 - 50

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Job description

As a Security Engineer Intern, you'll work across our full stack — product, infrastructure, and processes — to build security controls and shape how we do security at Maki.

What You'll Work On

  • Contributing to product security — from how we handle data to how we design and ship features

  • Building security tooling and automation in our CI/CD and IaC pipelines

  • Running code analyses and intrusion tests on our applications and infrastructure

  • Working on AI security challenges firsthand — including protecting our Voice AI services against prompt injection

  • Supporting Maki in achieving security certifications and meeting customer and regulatory requirements


You're applying for the right job if...

  • You're curious about all aspects of security — code, infrastructure, and governance — and want to get your hands dirty in all of it

  • You're autonomous and proactive, want to learn fast, and aren't afraid to ask questions or challenge assumptions

  • You want to work in a small team of engineers who enjoy what they build and genuinely collaborate

  • You're looking for mentorship from engineers who care about doing things properly

What We're Looking For

  • You're finishing your studies (Bac+4/Bac+5) in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field

  • You have solid knowledge in computer science, including hands-on exposure to at least one area of security — whether that's application, cloud, or network and infrastructure

  • You're comfortable reading and writing code — Python, Go, or TypeScript preferred

  • You know how to communicate clearly, take a step back when needed, and work openly with the people around you

Recruitment process

  1. Mochi Screening: Experience our product

  2. Interview with our Security Lead

  3. Final Round with our CTPO


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