2026 Summer Intern - Operations (Trust &… at Brain Corp · San Diego

Summary: Brain Corporation is an AI software company that builds automation services for robots. The Trust and Infrastructure intern will support the VP of Trust and Infrastructure by enhancing organizational security and compliance, focusing on risk management and operational workflows. Responsibilities: - Evaluating current BrainOS product systems configurations and mapping internal processes against compliance frameworks (i.e. SOC 1) to identify and resolve compliance gaps - Translating complex audit requirements into pragmatic actionable operational workflows within our GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platform, Vanta - Partnering with Finance, Engineering, and People Ops to clarify control ownership and ensure the "Trust" mission is integrated across all business units - Support other intra-team projects within the Operations’ organization - Lead the technical rollout of the SOC 1 module within Vanta, ensuring all automated tests and manual evidence requests are configured correctly - Drafting and refining internal "Control Owner Guides" that simplify the technical and administrative responsibilities for stakeholders across the company - Assisting in the review of access controls for our BrainOS product and core business infrastructure and applications - Updating system data and documentation to ensure it reflects our latest best practices - Learning and applying how to align AI standards with real-world robotic data collection - Assist with cross-team communication by maintaining a centralized deployment calendar and drafting 'Internal Release Notes' that translate technical Business Systems updates into clear, actionable impact summaries for Go-To-Market, Accounting, Operations team stakeholders - Other projects within the Operations organization depending on intern interests and business needs Required Qualifications: - Applicable Fields of Study: Business Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or Technology Management - Available for 3 months, approximately (June - September 2026) for Internship - Experience with GRC tools (like Vanta or Drata); a passion for AI ethics; ability to explain technical security concepts to non-technical colleagues Preferred Qualifications: - Prior experience or a very quick learning curve with GRC automation platforms (specifically Vanta, Drata, or similar) - A knack for taking 'auditor-speak' (e.g., segregation of duties) and translating it into plain English for busy department heads - An eagle eye for spotting inconsistencies in documentation, access logs, or system configurations before an auditor does - Experience using tools like Lucidchart, Miro, or Visio to visualize business system workflows and data lifecycles - A fundamental understanding of the 'Least Privilege' principle and how it applies to business systems like Jira, GitHub, or NetSuite - The ability to politely but persistently follow up with stakeholders to ensure control evidence is collected on schedule - A genuine curiosity about how trust, privacy, and security frameworks apply to autonomous machines operating in public spaces Required Skills: Governance Risk, Compliance (GRC) tools, SOC 1 compliance, Audit process, Process mapping, Security principles - Least Privilege, Business systems - Jira, Business systems - GitHub, Business systems - NetSuite, AI ethics, Robotics, AI trust frameworks, Project Management Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Hands on experience working with robots that operate in the real world at production scale, Casual, fun work environment, Business focused project that will challenge you, Potential for career growth, Participation in the design and development of the largest fleet of commercial mobile robots operating in public spaces