Backend Engineer Intern at Proofpoint in Arizona

Summary: Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity, dedicated to safeguarding the digital world. They are seeking a Backend Engineer Intern to contribute to the development of microservices and gain hands-on experience with modern backend architectures. Responsibilities: - Design and implement features end to end - Develop and maintain microservices using Golang - Contribute to API design and service-to-service communication - Debug and resolve issues across distributed systems - Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code - Collaborate with engineers across product and infrastructure teams Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science or related field - Experience with Go or strong willingness to learn it quickly - Understanding of backend fundamentals (APIs, databases, concurrency, networking) - Familiarity with microservices architecture or distributed systems concepts - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail - Proactive mindset and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with REST APIs, or messaging systems - Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud environments - Exposure to performance profiling and optimization techniques - Personal or academic projects demonstrating backend development Required Skills: Go, Backend fundamentals, APIs, Databases, Concurrency, Networking, Microservices architecture, Distributed systems concepts, Eagerness to learn Benefits: Competitive compensation, Comprehensive benefits, Career success on your terms, Flexible work environment, Annual wellness and community outreach days, Always on recognition for your contributions, Global collaboration and networking opportunities