KnowBe4 empowers the modern workforce to make smarter security decisions every day. Trusted by more than 70,000 organizations worldwide, KnowBe4 is the pioneer of digital workforce security, securing both AI agents and humans. The KnowBe4 Platform provides attack simulation and training, collaboration security, and agent security powered by AIDA (Artificial Intelligence Defense Agents) and a proprietary Risk Score. The platform leverages 15-years of behavioral data to combat advanced threats including social engineering, prompt injection, and shadow AI. By securing humans and agents, KnowBe4 leads the industry in workforce trust and defense.
This position is a hybrid role open to candidates in the greater Tampa Bay area. This position will require the intern to work in our Clearwater, FL office 4 days a week (Monday - Thursday).
Dates of Program: August 24, 2026 - November 13, 2026 (12 weeks)
Application Dates: You should apply as soon as possible but understand that because of our large pool of applicants, the selection process can take a few months. We strive to create a diverse group of interns as we feel that it improves the overall internship experience.
Attention: This is a paid internship. Please note that the intern would be responsible for relocation (if needed) and lodging for the duration of the internship.
Internship Program Details: Join the best internship program around! Interns get unique insight into the minds of the CEO and senior executives during Ask Me Anything sessions. Interns will receive company training, onboarding, and professional development workshops to help transition into the workplace. Interns will also engage in team-building activities and awesome socials. For more information on the internship program, visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/internships
The Software Engineer Intern will assist in developing new and exciting products for KnowBe4’s customers, collaborating with other engineers in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
As a Software Engineering Intern, you will be a contributing member of the team, helping to bridge our capacity gap and accelerate long-term strategic projects. Your responsibilities will include:
● Developing minor features and enhancements for the RTC application.
● Contributing to API integration development.
● Writing unit tests and actively working to improve code coverage.
● Participating in code reviews and learning software development best practices.
● Assisting with bug fixes and general maintenance tasks.
What You'll Bring (Required Skills)
We are looking for motivated individuals with a strong foundation in software development:
● Strong foundation in frontend frameworks.
● Basic understanding of RESTful APIs.
● Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
● A strong problem-solving aptitude.
● Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
The Tech You’ll Work With
● Frontend: Vue, Svelte
● Backend: Python, Django, FastAPI, RoR, GraphQL, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL/MySQL
● Cloud & Infra: AWS Lambda, SQS,EventBridge, Terraform, GitLab CI/CD
Internship Impact and Learning
This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make a tangible impact. By the end of the internship, you will have contributed to:
● Increased feature delivery velocity for minor features.
● Improving code quality through bug resolution and new unit tests.
● The modernization and optimization of legacy code components.
● The creation of comprehensive technical documentation for key modules.
Why Join this Team?
● Make a Tangible Impact: Enhance product quality and system stability, contributing directly to a robust, scalable KnowBe4 platform.
● Work on Major Initiatives: Join a team with an ambitious roadmap, focusing on strategic, long-term projects.
● Accelerated Learning: Gain hands-on experience writing unit tests, developing APIs, and participating in code reviews. Learn modern software practices using Vue, Svelte, Python, FastAPI, and AWS.
Benefits and Perks
● Professional Growth: Gain invaluable real-world experience working on a live product, essential for career development.
● Mentorship: Receive guidance and technical skill development from experienced software engineers.
● Modern Workplace: Work in our modern Clearwater, Florida office.
● Flexible Working: Enjoy a supportive culture with flexible work arrangements.
Ready to Join?
If you're a motivated individual with a strong foundation in software development and are eager to make a tangible impact on a robust and scalable platform, join to the team.Join our team if you are a motivated individual with a strong foundation in software development and are eager to make a tangible impact on a robust and scalable platform.
Our Fantastic Benefits
Note: An applicant assessment and background check may be part of your hiring procedure.
Individuals seeking employment at KnowBe4 are considered without prejudice to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/request-accommodation.
No recruitment agencies, please.
KnowBe4 empowers your workforce to make smarter security decisions every day. Trusted by over 70,000 organizations worldwide, KnowBe4 helps you strengthen your security culture and manage human risk. KnowBe4 offers a comprehensive AI-driven "best-of-suite" platform for human risk management (HRM), creating an adaptive defense layer that fortifies user behavior against the latest cybersecurity threats.
The HRM+ platform includes modules for awareness and compliance training, cloud email security, real-time security coaching, crowdsourced anti-phishing, AI Defense Agents and more. As the only global security platform of its kind, KnowBe4 transforms your largest attack surface—your workforce—into your biggest asset, actively protecting your organization against cybersecurity threats.
