Software Engineering Intern

About Gen:

Gen is a global company powering Digital Freedom through consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner. Our combined heritage is rooted in providing safety for the first digital generations. We bring leading technology solutions in cybersecurity, privacy and identity protection to more than 500 million users in 150 countries so they can live their digital lives safely, privately, and confidently today and for generations to come. We're always looking for smart, fearless, and dedicated people. Together, we have collective passion and a big vision to power Digital Freedom by protecting consumers and giving them control of their digital lives. 

Diversity is foundational to how we do business because we know the greatest ideas and results come from our unique perspectives and differences. We strive to create a safe, inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. Team members are valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are in a meaningful and exciting atmosphere. Gen is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs. 

About the Role:

What are you doing this coming summer?  Are you approaching graduation and looking for an internship to give you valuable experience in a cutting-edge organization that’s at the forefront of one of the fastest-growing industries out there (HINT: cyber security)?  If you have a mindset for growth and innovation and are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and want to pick up some valuable skills to grow your experience and build your resume, read on.   

Responsibilities:

• You will be part of a team that creates popular market-leading privacy products. 

• Participate in Agile development activities including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and demos. 

• Deliver incremental working software and test automation with each sprint. 

• Implement and test several large components in the product.  

• Drive Engineering (Unit test, Integration, Automation, Code Coverage, Static Analysis, etc) best practices.  

• Participate in peer code/design/ test reviews and be receptive to fellow experts helping you improve your craft. 

• Debug and solve some of the most complex problems plaguing our customers.  

• Participate in team discussions on continuous improvement.  

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a college or university degree program (Bachelors or Masters).

• A good understanding of object-oriented design principles.

• Experience with one or more programming languages such as C#, C++, JavaScript, Swift, Kotlin, Python or others.

• Good communication & interpersonal skills and work effectively in a team environment.

• Eagerness to learn and contribute.

• Passionate about customer problems and learning new technologies.

The pay range depicts a base salary range for all positions except commission-based roles.  The pay range for commission-based roles represents On Target Earnings (annual base salary + target annual commission).  Additional compensation elements may be offered including an opportunity for bonus incentives and also competitive benefits package.  Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as the external/internal market demand, location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on such protected characteristics and seeks to recruit the most talented candidates from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

We also consider employment-qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Learn more about pay transparency. 

Gen complies with all anti-discrimination laws.

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.