Software Engineer Summer Internship
Summary
Paid 12-week summer internship (May 24 – Aug 13, 2027) at KnowBe4, a security-awareness training company. The intern helps build products for customers in an agile environment — writing and testing code, debugging existing systems, and doing documentation and code reviews — mainly using Python and SQL. Hybrid: 3 days/week in the Clearwater, FL office.
KnowBe4 empowers the modern workforce to make smarter security decisions every day. Trusted by more than 70,000 organizations worldwide, KnowBe4 is the pioneer of digital workforce security, securing both AI agents and humans. The KnowBe4 Platform provides attack simulation and training, collaboration security, and agent security powered by AIDA (Artificial Intelligence Defense Agents) and a proprietary Risk Score. The platform leverages 15-years of behavioral data to combat advanced threats including social engineering, prompt injection, and shadow AI. By securing humans and agents, KnowBe4 leads the industry in workforce trust and defense.
This position is a hybrid role open to candidates in the greater Tampa Bay area. This position will require the intern to work in our Clearwater, FL office 3 days a week.
Dates of Program: May 24th, 2027 - August 13, 2027 (12 weeks)
Application Dates: You should apply as soon as possible but understand that because of our large pool of applicants, the selection process can take a few months. We strive to create a diverse group of interns as we feel that it improves the overall internship experience.
Attention: This is a paid internship. Please note that the intern would be responsible for relocation (if needed) and lodging for the duration of the internship.
Internship Program Details: Join the best internship program around! Interns get unique insight into the minds of the CEO and senior executives during Ask Me Anything sessions. Interns will receive company training, onboarding, and professional development workshops to help transition into the workplace. Interns will also engage in team-building activities and awesome socials. For more information on the internship program, visit .
The Software Engineer Intern will assist in developing new and exciting products for KnowBe4’s customers, collaborating with other engineers in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Write well-designed, efficient, and testable code.
- Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing systems.
- Work on software documentation and participate in code reviews.
- Develops software using the KnowBe4 Software Development Lifecycle and Agile Methodologies
Minimum Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent
- Proficiency in the python programming language
- Proficiency in writing SQL
- Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle
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Note: An applicant assessment and background check may be part of your hiring procedure.
Individuals seeking employment at KnowBe4 are considered without prejudice to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/request-accommodation.
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