Summer 2026
AI Intern
Posted on 4/18/2026
McAfee
5,001-10,000 employees
Antivirus and cybersecurity software provider
No salary listed
Frisco, TX, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid: 3 days on-site per week in Frisco, TX; commuting distance required; no relocation assistance.
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- Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university program for a graduate degree (MS/MA) OR undergraduate degree (BS/BA/BBA). Undergraduates must be entering their senior year to be considered
- Must be able to commit to the full Summer Internship from June 01 to Aug 14, 2026
- Hands-on experience with Spark and Big Data
- Proficiency in Python; SQL fluency
- Familiarity with notebook-based development in Python or Scala
- Understanding of cluster configuration, job scheduling, and workspace organization
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and an understanding of cloud-native data architecture patterns
- Familiarity with version control using Git and collaborative development workflows
- Build and iterate on AI-assisted data pipelines within the Databricks Platform, including Delta Lake transformations and MLflow experiment tracking
- Design, Build, and document Databricks workflows, notebooks, Genies and automated jobs — covering unit tests, integration tests, and data quality validation
- Leverage Claude Code to accelerate development tasks including code generation, documentation drafting, debugging assistance, and workflow automation
- Collaborate with the Data Engineering team to identify opportunities where AI tooling can reduce manual overhead across the software development lifecycle
- Contribute to AI engineering and AI solution evaluation frameworks for internal large language model-powered tools
- Participate in code reviews, sprint ceremonies, and technical design discussions alongside senior engineers
- Document findings, tool evaluations, and process improvements in a format that enables knowledge transfer across the team
- Support exploratory research into emerging AI developer tools, presenting recommendations backed by hands-on prototyping
- Exposure to Databricks Unity Catalog, MLflow, or Databricks SQL
- Direct experience using Claude Code as an agentic coding assistant — including using it for code generation, test writing, refactoring, and documentation within a terminal or IDE environment
- Ability to read, interpret, and optimize Spark execution plans and identify performance bottlenecks in large-scale data transformations
- Experience writing test cases for data pipelines, including schema validation, row counts, null checks, and business rule enforcement
- Working knowledge of testing frameworks such as pytest, Great Expectations, or dbt tests applied within Databricks notebook environments
- Understanding of CI/CD principles as applied to data engineering workflows — including how automated tests plug into pipeline deployment
- Comfort debugging failed Databricks runs, reading logs, and isolating root cause across multi-stage pipelines
- Crafting effective prompts for Claude Code that produce accurate, context-aware outputs across multiple file types and codebases
- Familiarity with Claude Code’s agentic capabilities, including multi-step task execution, file editing, and bash command integration
- Understanding of responsible AI development practices — including model limitations, prompt injection risks, and the importance of human-in-the-loop review
- Awareness of the Anthropic model ecosystem and an interest in staying current on emerging capabilities and APIs
- Experience with version control systems and collaborative development practices beyond Git basics
- Thrive in fast-paced environments and openness to change in the workplace
McAfee creates cybersecurity software to protect computers and other devices from malware and online threats. Its products scan for viruses and malware, monitor systems in real time, and use up-to-date threat intelligence to block risky activity. Many offerings are managed through cloud-based services that let people and organizations deploy protection across multiple devices and users. McAfee distinguishes itself through its long history in antivirus, broad consumer and business product lines, and its move from a standalone company to an Intel-backed security division and back to an independent public company, giving it experience across both home and enterprise markets. The company’s goal is to help people and organizations stay safe online by defending devices, data, and identities from cyber threats.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$22.4B
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
1987
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AI-powered threat detection strengthens demand for automated cybersecurity products.
- Identity-first, zero-trust, and continuous monitoring remain strong security buying priorities.
- Transparent renewal flows can improve trust after the June 3, 2026 CCPA action.
What critics are saying
- CCPA fined McAfee Software India ₹1 lakh for deceptive renewal design.
- Renewal language like 'Accept Risk' invites repeat enforcement in India.
- Subscription UX scrutiny threatens auto-renewal revenue and forces costly redesigns.
What makes McAfee unique
- Founded in 1987, McAfee pioneered VirusScan and shareware distribution.
- It built brand trust early in personal-computer antivirus protection.
- The company shifted from Intel Security back to standalone cybersecurity in 2016.
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↑ 4%Unmasking Dark Patterns. Have you ever tried to cancel a digital subscription, only to find yourself lost in a maze of confusing clicks? Or perhaps you noticed an extra, unwanted item magically appear in your cart right before checkout? You aren't losing your mind, and you aren't just bad at navigating the web. You are experiencing a psychological trap known as a "dark pattern." In a landmark move, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) levied a ₹5 lakh fine against PhysicsWallah and ₹1 lakh against McAfee Software for deceptive designs. PhysicsWallah was penalized for "basket sneaking" a pre-selected ₹10 donation at checkout, using "confirm shaming" to retain it, and illegally harvesting data by forcing users to surrender details for "free" courses. Meanwhile, McAfee was fined for fear-based subscription renewals, making users choose between "Renew Now" and "Accept Risk," falsely equating non-renewal with a security threat. Legal Framework against Dark Patterns. Key regulations against dark patterns relies on the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (classifying them as unfair trade practices), the specific CCPA Guidelines, 2023 (banning 13 distinct tactics), E-Commerce Rules, 2020 (mandating affirmative consent), and the DPDP Act, 2023 (prohibiting deceptive personal data harvesting). Some of the critical Dark Patterns include; * Basket Sneaking: Secretly adding unrequested items or donations to a shopping cart before checkout. * Confirm Shaming: Using guilt or emotionally loaded language to manipulate a user's choice. * Subscription Trap: Making a recurring service effortless to join but deliberately complex to cancel. * Drip Pricing: Concealing mandatory fees and convenience charges until the final checkout stage. * Interface Interference: Manipulating visual design elements to highlight the company's preferred option while obscuring alternatives. As regulations tighten, aligning user interfaces with the law has evolved into a key focus: digital compliance. By auditing digital designs, businesses achieve dual harmonization - ensuring their platforms simultaneously satisfy consumer protection laws and data privacy statutes like the DPDP Act. Aligning these legal boundaries with user experience design shields companies from heavy penalties while protecting brand reputation, turning ethical architecture into a powerful asset for sustainable growth. Disclaimer: The views expressed herein are solely for legal research purposes and do not constitute legal opinion, legal advice, solicitation, or professional guidance of any nature. The views are personal to the author and do not necessarily reflect those of PJ Law Offices (www.pjlaw.in), its principal, representatives, associates, retainers, affiliates (collectively, "PJLaw"). Readers are advised to seek independent legal counsel before acting on any information contained herein. PJLaw makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, regarding the accuracy or completeness of the contents and expressly disclaims all liability arising from reliance upon or use of the same.
CCPA fines PhysicsWallah and McAfee for using 'Dark Patterns' that misled consumers. June 3, 2026 7:31 pm New Delhi, June 3: In a major crackdown on deceptive digital practices, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed penalties on education technology platform PhysicsWallah and cybersecurity firm McAfee Software India Pvt. Ltd. for employing "dark patterns" that allegedly manipulated consumer choices and compromised informed consent. The consumer watchdog, headed by Chief Commissioner Nidhi Khare and Commissioner Anupam Mishra, fined PhysicsWallah ₹5 lakh and McAfee ₹1 lakh, while directing both companies to immediately discontinue the identified practices and ensure transparency across their digital platforms. The action has been taken under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, and the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023. PhysicsWallah penalised for pre-selected donations and misleading 'free' courses. According to the CCPA, PhysicsWallah's platform was found to be using interface designs that influenced users' decisions without obtaining clear and explicit consent. The authority observed that a ₹10 donation to the PW Foundation was automatically added during the checkout process through a pre-selected option. Consumers were also shown emotionally persuasive messages related to children's education, healthcare, and marriage, encouraging them not to remove the donation. In another finding, courses promoted as "free" could only be accessed after users provided personal information such as mobile numbers and email addresses. The regulator noted that the educational content remained identical across accounts, suggesting that mandatory data collection was not essential for accessing the courses. The CCPA classified these practices as Basket Sneaking, Confirm Shaming, and Forced Action, stating that they interfered with consumers' ability to make free and informed decisions. The authority also expressed concern that a large portion of PhysicsWallah's user base comprises students and minors, making such practices particularly sensitive from a consumer protection standpoint. McAfee's subscription renewal interface found misleading. The regulator also scrutinised McAfee's subscription renewal process and concluded that consumers were not provided with a neutral choice when deciding whether to continue their subscriptions. Users reportedly encountered two prominently displayed options - "Renew Now" and "Accept Risk" - during the renewal process. The CCPA held that the phrase "Accept Risk" created the impression that consumers would be exposed to cybersecurity threats if they chose not to renew, thereby exerting psychological pressure on users. The authority identified multiple dark patterns in the interface, including Confirm Shaming, Interface Interference, Trick Questions, and Forced Action. According to the CCPA, subscription decisions should be made freely and without fear-based messaging or manipulative design elements. The regulator found that McAfee's renewal interface amounted to an unfair trade practice designed to influence consumer behaviour. Growing crackdown on Dark Patterns. The CCPA's latest orders form part of a broader effort to curb deceptive online practices. The Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023, identify 13 types of manipulative design techniques that are considered unfair trade practices. In June 2025, the authority had also issued an advisory directing e-commerce platforms and digital service providers to conduct self-audits and eliminate dark patterns from their websites and applications. Consumer rights experts have welcomed the latest action, viewing it as a strong signal that regulators are increasingly focused on ensuring transparency, fairness, and genuine consumer consent in India's rapidly expanding digital economy. The CCPA reiterated that consumer consent must always be explicit, informed, and free from manipulation, and warned that companies using deceptive interface designs could face regulatory action in the future. Provisions Violated -PhysicsWallah PhysicsWallah Limited has been directed to ensure that no dark patterns are deployed on any of its digital interfaces and pay a penalty of ₹5,00,000. CCPA's Observations CCPA noted that consumers should be able to make subscription decisions freely and without fear-based messaging or misleading design elements.The Authority found that the renewal interface used deceptive practices that could influence consumer decisions and amount to unfair trade practices. Provisions Violated- McAfee McAfee Software India Private Limited has been directed to ensure that no dark patterns are employed on its platform, website, application or any other digital interface and pay a penalty of ₹1,00,000.
Norton vs McAfee: which Antivirus delivers better protection in 2026? Security vendors fiercely compete for your subscription dollars, making objective choices difficult. Consumers evaluating endpoint security routinely narrow their decision down to Norton vs McAfee. Both brands dominate the consumer market and offer comprehensive threat defense. Picking the right software requires analyzing raw detection data, hardware impact, and the actual value of their bundled identity tools. Its recent Norton Antivirus guide examined its SONAR technology in isolation. Bestantiviruspro must now stack that architecture directly against McAfee's cloud-based intelligence network. Let's examine the 2026 telemetry and independent lab test results to determine which platform secures your data more effectively. Analyzing data published by rigorous testing organizations like AV-Test provides the baseline facts needed for this comparison. Malware detection and threat neutralization. The primary function of any security suite is intercepting malicious code before execution. Both programs score exceptionally high in this category. During the latest 2026 independent lab evaluations, Norton achieved a perfect 100% real-world protection rate. It successfully blocked every zero-day exploit and ransomware sample thrown at it. McAfee followed closely behind with a 99.5% detection score. A half-percent difference seems minor, but offline detection rates reveal a wider gap. Norton maintains a stronger localized database, allowing it to catch 97.4% of offline threats compared to McAfee's 87.3%. If your laptop loses its internet connection, Norton continues fighting off infected USB drives and localized scripts much more effectively. McAfee compensates by heavily prioritizing browser safety. Its WebAdvisor extension catches phishing attempts and credential-harvesting domains exceptionally well, intercepting browser-level attacks before malware reaches your hard drive. If you want to see how these detection rates compare to a fully cloud-reliant platform, read its TotalAV guide to see the differences in offline capability. System impact and scanning efficiency. Your computer should never slow down during a background security sweep. Performance metrics separate good programs from great ones. Independent analysts at AV-Comparatives consistently measure the speed impact of these suites. Norton demonstrates superior hardware optimization. During a full system scan, Norton utilizes significantly less RAM and CPU processing cycles. It finishes analyzing large hard drives in a fraction of the time it takes McAfee. You can run intense video editing software or competitive gaming applications simultaneously without experiencing severe lag. McAfee requires heavier system resources during active file analysis. Full scans take noticeably longer, and the software routinely spikes CPU usage higher than its competitor. McAfee partially offsets this by executing very fast "Quick Scans" and maintaining a low profile when the system sits idle. If you run an older machine with limited RAM, Norton is the clear winner for maintaining fast daily computing speeds. Users heavily focused on system cleanup and performance tuning should cross-reference these results with its Avast Antivirus guide to see how dedicated optimization tools alter resource management. Identity protection and network privacy features. Modern cybercrime targets your identity just as often as your physical hardware. Both companies recognized this shift and transformed their products into comprehensive privacy suites. Norton integrates LifeLock identity theft protection into its premium tiers. This service actively scans the dark web for your social security number, bank accounts, and leaked passwords. If hackers steal your data, Norton provides dedicated US-based restoration specialists and up to $1 million in financial reimbursement coverage. Norton packages a Secure VPN that performs consistently well across global servers. McAfee answers this with its own advanced identity monitoring tools and a revolutionary AI-powered deepfake detector. This audio-scanning technology analyzes videos and voicemails to alert you if a scammer cloned a family member's voice. McAfee bundles an unlimited VPN, assuming you agree to automatic subscription renewal. Federal agencies like the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) state that proactive identity monitoring is just as critical as endpoint malware scanning in the current threat environment. Subscription value and device coverage. Evaluating the cost-to-benefit ratio requires looking at how many devices each plan covers. Norton charges around $49.99 for its first-year Deluxe plan, which covers up to five devices. The software includes immense value in this tier, offering parental controls, 50GB of cloud backup, and dark web monitoring. McAfee sets its introductory Premium pricing around $39.99 to $49.99 depending on active promotions. The massive advantage McAfee holds is its unlimited device coverage. A large household managing fifteen different smartphones, tablets, and laptops will find McAfee infinitely more cost-effective than buying multiple Norton licenses. You can explore exactly how McAfee handles these multi-device ecosystems by reviewing its dedicated McAfee Antivirus guide. The final verdict: which software wins? Norton secures the overall victory in 2026. The software achieves perfect malware detection scores, provides unmatched offline protection, and consumes fewer system resources during deep hardware scans. The integration of LifeLock identity services makes it the absolute best choice for users who want total digital security wrapped into a single application. McAfee remains a highly capable alternative. You should choose McAfee if you need to protect a massive number of devices under a single subscription, or if you heavily prioritize AI scam detection against voice cloning attacks. Both platforms will keep your data safe. Norton simply operates with greater speed and precision.
McAfee's Scam Detector named Webby Awards finalist for AI innovation. Apr 09, 2026 McAfee, LLC is excited to share that McAfee's Scam Detector has been named a finalist in the 2026 Webby Awards. Recognized in the AI Experiences & Applications - Consumer Application category and named a Webby Honoree for Best Use of AI & Machine Learning, Scam Detector is being acknowledged for its effectiveness as an AI-driven consumer tool. This recognition of Scam Detector validates something key in research findings. According to McAfee's 2026 State of the Scamiverse report, Americans now spend 114 hours a year trying to decide what's real and what's fake online. Scam Detector was built with this era of uncertainty in mind, designed to help people cut through confusion and identify scams as they appear. The Webby recognition reinforces to McAfee, LLC that McAfee's Scam Detector is doing exactly that. Introducing McAfee's Scam Detector. Get all-in-one protection against text, email, and video scams. What are the Webby Awards? The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences and recognize excellence across the internet, including apps, software, AI, and digital experiences. Each year, thousands of entries are evaluated, with finalists representing the top work in their category globally. In addition to judged awards, the Webby Awards include a People's Voice Award, which is decided by public vote. How McAfee's Scam Detector uses AI to stop scams. Scam Detector is designed to help people identify scams where they're most likely to happen, always ready to help you spot what's real and what's not when you least expect it. It uses AI to analyze and flag suspicious: Beyond detection, Scam Detector explains why something was flagged as risky. That transparency helps show how decisions are made, so people can quickly understand the risk and feel more confident trusting what's flagged. As scams become more personalized and harder to detect, this combination of automatic detection and clear guidance is critical to preventing financial loss and identity theft. Scam Detector is eligible for the Webby People's Voice Award, which is decided by public vote. Voting is open through Thursday, April 16 at 11:59 pm PDT. Winners will be announced on April 21, 2026. And a big thank you to the McAfee teams who brought Scam Detector to life and who continuously improve how Scam Detector identifies new threats and adapts to the evolving world of AI-driven scams. Stay Updated Follow McAfee, LLC to stay updated on all things McAfee and on top of the latest consumer and mobile security threats. Brooke Seipel is the Content Editor in Chief at McAfee, where she leads the company's content strategy with a focus on cybersecurity education. With a decade of experience in audience... New research finds 1 in 3 Americans have experienced a betting scam. 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Spekit names Glen Pendley as Chief Technology Officer. Wednesday, 08 April 2026 08:00 AM Company update. Enterprise platform veteran who scaled Tenable through IPO to lead Spekit's product and engineering organization DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / April 8, 2026 / Spekit, the Rep Acceleration Platform, today announced the appointment of Glen Pendley as Chief Technology Officer. Pendley will lead Spekit's product and engineering organization as the company scales its AI-native revenue enablement platform. Pendley's appointment extends Spekit's strategy to provide a vertically integrated revenue execution solution that serves as the governed GTM knowledge layer, powering an organization's AI stack and delivering trusted knowledge, coaching, actions, and insights to reps, agents, and workflows across the revenue organization. "Revenue teams are trusting AI with their most sensitive go-to-market knowledge, competitive data, and deal context, and most platforms weren't built with that responsibility in mind," said Melanie Fellay, founder and CEO of Spekit. "Glen spent more than two decades in cybersecurity, where everything you ship has to be accurate, trusted, and secure. That's the standard Spekit has to meet, and he has the background we need to lead engineering and product as we scale into the next generation of AI-native revenue enablement." Spekit's Rep Acceleration Platform assembles deal context from a company's CRM, call recordings, and email activity, then pairs it with a governed knowledge engine that powers AI-first content generation and provides up-to-date GTM knowledge. From that foundation, it delivers contextual coaching, guided learning, and personalized buyer experiences, such as custom deal rooms that automatically generate based on deal context. "Melanie and Spekit's vision for the future of revenue enablement is infectious," said Pendley. "Every company is running dozens of AI experiments to drive revenue results, but few are succeeding. The challenges are consistent: moving from experiment to deployment, delivering trusted and accurate outputs, and doing so when and where it matters most. Spekit has the architecture already built. What I see is a clear path to extending that intelligence layer across every rep and AI workflow in the revenue stack, deepening integrations, and making outcomes visible to leaders in ways that directly tie activity to revenue." Pendley joined Tenable in its early stages and grew its R&D organization to more than 1,000 employees through the company's IPO and beyond. As CTO of Securify, Pendley built the network security platform that led to the company's acquisition by McAfee. The trust problem he spent his career solving in cybersecurity is now the defining engineering challenge for any platform that handles sensitive go-to-market data at scale. Spekit has built the governed knowledge infrastructure for that challenge with integrated workflows, trusted content, and AI outputs reps can rely on. Pendley will help scale it while extending the platform's coaching, analytics, and integration depth within the tools and systems revenue teams use every day. About Spekit Spekit is the Rep Acceleration Platform and governed GTM knowledge layer that delivers deal context, trusted content, and real-time coaching directly inside the tools where selling happens, and powers the AI agents and workflows companies are building on top of their revenue stack. Instead of sending reps to portals, Spekit brings coaching, knowledge, AI-powered content generation, and next steps to them in the moment, all grounded in the governed playbook. For revenue leaders, Spekit connects rep activity and buyer engagement to outcomes, showing what moves deals forward, where execution breaks down, and what coaching sticks. Ramp fast. Win fast. Stay fast. Contact Information Elle Morgan Director of Content & Communications [email protected] (415) 964-0092