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2026 Dark Wolf Summer Internship at Dark Wolf in Herndon, VA
InternshipOn-siteFull-timeHerndon, VA
Skills
pythoncloud infrastructuredata engineeringai & machine learningjavanode.jssqlnosqldockerkuberneteswillingness to learn
Job Description
Summary: Dark Wolf is looking for summer interns to join their offices across various locations. Interns will work on software development, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity, contributing to real projects and gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and test features using languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js
- Assist in deploying applications to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and managing CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery
- Build and optimize data pipelines to ensure high-quality data is available for analysis and model training
- Support the integration of Generative AI and LLMs into existing workflows, performing prompt engineering and model fine-tuning
- Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to experience the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Adopt an adversarial perspective to identify and exploit critical vulnerabilities
- Move beyond policy to practical application by learning to architect and secure cloud environments
- Familiarize yourself with the components of authorization packages through hands-on development activities
- Explore the cutting edge of security by analyzing the impact of emerging technologies on modern cyber engineering
Required Qualifications:
- Current Enrollment: Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field at the University of Florida
- Technical Proficiency: Foundational knowledge in at least one major programming language (Python preferred for AI/Data tracks)
- Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills and a 'Go Gator' attitude toward tackling complex technical challenges
- Communication: Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical team members
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes
- Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
- Exposure to AI frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or LangChain
- Previous project work involving cloud-native architecture
- Willingness to learn and apply knowledge
- Comfortable communicating and collaborating with teammates and leadership
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail
- Basic understanding of how cybersecurity protects systems and data (threats, risks, and why security matters)
- Desired Majors: Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems
Required Skills: Python, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Engineering, AI & Machine Learning
Important Skills: Java, Node.js, SQL, NoSQL, Docker, Kubernetes
Nice-to-Have Skills: Willingness to learn
Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer