Security Engineer - Internship

SeatGeek · New York, New York · $55 - $55 USD · Posted 2026-10-01

SeatGeek believes live events are powerful experiences that unite humans. With our technological savvy and fan-first attitude we’re simplifying and modernizing the ticketing industry.

SeatGeek is looking for a Security Engineering Intern to join our Security team. As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience across all aspects of our security program: from application security and threat modeling to detection engineering and incident response. You’ll help protect our users, systems, and data while learning how security operates at scale in a modern, cloud-native environment.

You’ll join a team focused on building proactive, secure-by-default systems through a combination of automation, visibility, and collaboration. Whether you’re assisting in code reviews, building security tools, or supporting incident response efforts, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced engineers and contribute to meaningful projects that strengthen SeatGeek’s overall security posture.

What you'll do

Collaborate with engineering teams to provide security guidance on new products and technologies
Assist in threat modeling and architecture reviews for upcoming features and products
Participate in regular security assessments through basic penetration testing and code reviews of SeatGeek products
Learn and promote secure coding practices by working closely with developers
Help engineer and enhance security controls to harden our AWS environment and improve visibility
Contribute to automation and tooling projects that scale security across the company
Support incident response efforts by helping identify vulnerabilities, tune alerts, and enhance detections
Participate in Purple team (Red team / Blue team) exercises to understand both offensive and defensive perspectives
Share ideas to continuously improve our security programs and shape their future

What you have

You’re graduating in spring/summer 2028
Proficiency in two or more programming languages (Python, C#, Go) and a solid grasp of coding and code review (yes, there’s a coding interview)
Ability to think like an attacker when securing applications, using that mindset to identify potential vulnerabilities and drive meaningful improvements in code security and defensive measures
Understanding of secure software development practices, threat modeling, and knowledge of common security vulnerabilities (like OWASP Top Ten)
Curiosity and a desire to learn how things work under the hood
(Preferred) Contributions to the security community (public research, blogging, presentations, etc.)
(Preferred) Experience or strong interest in automating security tasks and scaling security processes through tooling.
(Preferred) Familiarity with modern architectures, including microservices, Kubernetes, AWS, and other cloud technologies.
(Preferred) Regularly participate in CTF, bug bounty hunting, and hackathons (bonus points if you share your Bugcrowd/HackerOne/HackTheBox profiles)

Our stack

Languages: Python, C#, Go,, SQL, and Terraform
SCM & CI/CD: GitLab
Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation
Cloud Platform: AWS
Central Logging and Monitoring: Datadog
Container Orchestration: Kubernetes
Endpoint Detection & Response: CrowdStrike
Secrets Management: HashiCorp Vault
Dashboarding: Datadog, Hex, and Looker

Internship perks

$360 per quarter to spend on tickets to live events
Monthly commuter card for transportation
Subscription to Headspace
Free lunch & snacks is provided every day in the office
Weekly planned events like comedy/broadway shows, sports games, museum visits and more
Housing stipend

Please note you are expected to come into the SeatGeek New York City Office at least 3 days a week

The compensation for this role is $55/hour USD (based on a 40 hour work week).

SeatGeek is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. As an equal opportunities employer, we recognize that diversity is a positive attribute and we welcome the differences and benefits that a diverse culture brings. Come join us!

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About SeatGeek

SeatGeek operates a mobile-focused ticket platform and search engine that lets fans buy and sell tickets for events.