Intern - Product Security Engineering
We are seeking a Product Security Engineering Intern to join our team. This role will support the processes and technologies used to secure our products and systems while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced FinTech environment. We work Flexible First, allowing this role to be performed remotely anywhere within the United States or from our Oakland office. This is a 12-week internship program, beginning on June 8th and running through August 28th, 2026.
As a Product Security Engineering Intern, you will assist with security design reviews and threat modeling under the guidance of senior engineers. You will help build and maintain automated security testing tools integrated into CI/CD pipelines. Additionally, you will support the creation of security education and training materials for engineering teams, research and document secure architecture patterns and best practices, and assist in proof of concept evaluations for application security solutions. Your contributions will be integral to the day-to-day operations of the Product Security Team.
The ideal candidate is currently pursuing or has recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field. You should have a foundational understanding of software development and common security concepts, such as the OWASP Top 10. Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, or JavaScript) and experience with a cloud platform like AWS are essential. A curiosity and eagerness to learn about application security, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD workflows, along with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, are highly valued.
Marqeta is a Flex First company, allowing you to choose your best working environment, whether from home or at a company office. To support Flex First, we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location. The 2026 Internship hourly rate is:
- National: $45/hr
- Premium: $49/hr
- Premium Plus: $53/hr
Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offers interns three vacation days, a remote, Flex First environment, a mentor and intern buddy, and real-life projects.
At Marqeta, we strive to live our value of “Win as a Team,” seeking various opinions and experiences as we build opportunities around equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage candidates to apply even if their experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out and set you apart, especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so again, don’t hesitate to apply—we’d love to hear from you.