Software Engineer (Automation/Performance ) Intern

About Us: Fortanix is a dynamic start-up solving some of the world s most demanding data protection challenges for companies and governments around the world. Our disruptive technology maintains data privacy across its entire lifecycle -- at rest, in motion, and in use across any enterprise IT infrastructure -- public cloud, on-premise, hybrid cloud, and SaaS. With key strategic partners like Microsoft, Intel, ServiceNow, and Snowflake, Fortanix customers like PayPal, Google & Adidas are reaping the benefits. Recognized by Gartner as a Cool Vendor , Fortanix is revolutionizing cyber security. Join the revolution! Why work with us? Were seeking passionate people to work with us to change the very idea of how people use cloud computing. We take pride in making Fortanix a great place to work. Coworkers recognize that great ideas can come from anyone, and everyone is encouraged to jump in, contribute, and ask questions. In tackling the hardest problems, we believe that working together will produce better solutions. We are looking for a Software Engineer Intern who wants to learn about hybrid Cloud solutions, to join our R&D org. What you ll do (Duties and Responsibilities): Contribute to all aspects of the deployment and automation process, including: research, implementation, testing and documentation. Participate in monitoring and maintenance of current infrastructure. Improve Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery tools, processes and procedures Contribute to a friendly and helpful company culture Design, implement, test, and maintain one or more of: The backend of our cloud security platform, written in Rust, C Our Runtime Encryption software for SGX, written in Rust and C Help deploy, monitor, and tune the performance of our software Follow security best practices (don t worry, we ll tell you what they are) Other comparable work from time to time as instructed What you ll need (Basic Qualifications) Understanding of software security principles, secure software development, and best practices for security Must have knowledge in Rust, C/C++, Java, JavaScript,