Software Engineer Intern
Job ID: 26-386
Software Engineer Intern
Summer 2026: June 2026 - August 2026 with potential to extend part time in the Fall
Applications will be reviewed, and candidate outreach will start in January 2026
Come join our passionate team! Barracuda is a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats. Our platform protects email, data,
applications, and networks with innovative solutions, and a managed XDR service, to strengthen cyber resilience. Hundreds of thousands of IT professionals and managed service providers worldwide trust us to protect and support them with solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use. This internship program offers hands-on, project-based experience, providing a meaningful and impactful experience. We ensure that each student is mentored and supported during their journey with Barracuda. We offer social and developmental events and activities to provide an unforgettable experience.
Barracuda's 2026 Internship is reserved for students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and does not require work authorization, now or in the future. This role is hybrid based out of Chelmsford, MA and required on site days Tuesday and Wednesday.
We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. Barracuda Networks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and equitable compensation regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.
Envision yourself at Barracuda
We are seeking a driven, eager to learn SW Eng - SDET Intern to join our Email Security Team. As a SW Eng - SDET Intern, you will help us with our end-to-end testing and test automation. We want someone who is a self-starter, passionate about technology, and excited to learn something new.
What you'll be working on
- Define test scope and test plans/cases across a full-featured SAAS web-application across the frontend and backend (APIs, microservices, scale/performance)
- Execute manual testing, where appropriate
- Define and develop automated testing using such tools as mabl, selenium, cucumber
- Triage issues escalated to other Engineering counterparts
- Work with other engineers to debug issues and implement fixes/improvements
- Develop tooling for use by Support or Engineering to make it easier to find problems, interact with product systems, or gain greater visibility into ‘what’s happening’
- Identify and champion changes and features that will improve the customer experience and quality of the product
- Participate in product development activities with the Product Manager and Team, such as prioritization discussions, design reviews, and sprint planning/grooming/retro activities
What you bring to the role
- Strong Linux skills
- Prior programming and bash scripting experience in a language such as python
- Experience testing REST APIs for microservices, and API tools such as Swagger or Postman
- Experience with large scale distributed systems – familiarity with distributed databases, streaming/queueing services, batch processing workflows, microservices and APIs, a plus
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Outlook Add-Ins, Microsoft Graph API, a plus
- Exposure to public cloud architectures and deployments, modern CI/CD pipelines, observability and monitoring best practices, also a plus
What you get from us:
- 1:1 mentoring with technical and industry experts
- Facetime with executive leadership
- Hands-on experience in coding, debugging, problem-solving, collaborating with a team on real, impactful projects
- Opportunities to learn new technologies and frameworks
- Opportunities to develop valuable real-world skills such as communication, critical thinking, and time management
Benefits
- High-quality health benefits after 90 days
- Retirement Plan with employer match
- Paid Time Off benefits
The anticipated on-target earnings range for this role is $24 - $36 per hour in Chelmsford, MA. Actual compensation offered will be dependent upon the individual's education level, job type, and applicable employment laws.
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