Summer 2027 Intern - Software Engineer (Security/Government)

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Fixed Term & Temporary

About Salesforce

Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.

Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.

**This candidate must be a U.S. citizen (U.S. born or naturalized) operating on U.S. Soil who does not hold dual citizenship and has the ability to meet customer and government screening standards applicable to this role, including a Criminal Justice Information Services screening with fingerprint scan.

Due to the citizenship requirements for this role, which supports U.S. federal, state, and/or local government customers, citizenship will be verified through two of the following REAL ID Act documents: U.S. Passport, Passport Card, REAL Driver’s License, Global Entry Card, U.S. Government CAC/PIV.

You agree to complete a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) for a Moderate Public Trust position with the U.S. federal government and gain other clearances as deemed appropriate for the role.**

The Experience

Ready to build what's next in the era of AI? Join our 12-week internship program and work alongside world-class software engineers, cloud computing experts, and AI visionaries.

Our GovCloud Development Platform engineering teams are responsible for building out and maintaining large-scale distributed systems that supports hundreds of features for high-compliance environments.

As a software engineer intern on the GovCloud Development Platform team, you will work within team-defined designs and architecture to help deliver robust product onboarding experiences, cloud-native services, and resilient infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with senior engineers to implement your project ensuring high availability and security compliance for our software services.

We look forward to receiving your application!

What you will be doing: 

As an intern at Salesforce, you'll influence the future of our products, platform, and AI-powered experiences. You'll receive mentorship from experienced engineers while contributing to solutions — including the agentic technologies redefining how people work — that impact millions around the world. Beyond project work, you'll have access to professional and personal growth opportunities, including:

• Comprehensive onboarding
• Engineering-specific training
• Executive Speaker Series
• Volunteer Time Off
• Professional Development Workshops
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Ongoing Recruiter Support

You're Our Person If...

• **This candidate must be a U.S. citizen (U.S. born or naturalized) operating on U.S. Soil who does not hold dual citizenship and has the ability to meet customer and government screening standards applicable to this role, including a Criminal Justice Information Services screening with fingerprint scan.
  Due to the citizenship requirements for this role, which supports U.S. federal, state, and/or local government customers, citizenship will be verified through two of the following REAL ID Act documents: U.S. Passport, Passport Card, REAL Driver’s License, Global Entry Card, U.S. Government CAC/PIV.
  You agree to complete a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) for a Moderate Public Trust position with the U.S. federal government and gain other clearances as deemed appropriate for the role.**
• Strong background in Computer Science or related engineering discipline
• Must be located in North America
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming/design, algorithms, and data structures and how to efficiently implement them into a solution
• Strong understanding of CS fundamentals and practical coding application
• Team player with demonstrated collaboration skills

Even Better If...

• Coursework in SQL and relational database concepts
• Proficiency in Java, Javascript and related frameworks
• Working knowledge of HTML and web technologies
• Knowledge of front end and back end languages
• Strong communication skills - written, verbal and visual
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to delivering high-quality solutions
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Experience using telemetry and metrics to to drive operational excellence
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies

Unleash Your Potential

When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.

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In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.

The typical base salary range for this position is $43 - $52 per hour.

The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.