United Kingdom onlyAbout Us
Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other every day and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.
Role Summary
Sophos is a next-generation IT security vendor that has stayed at the forefront of the industry by understanding the threat landscape, changing business needs and customer challenges. We are constantly looking for ways to revolutionise how security technology interacts with the user and have a penchant for solving complex and challenging technical problems creatively and innovatively.
We annually search for the brightest and most creative undergraduates, who want to kick-start a career in IT Security, to join our Software Engineering internship programme for their year in industry. This will be a fully remote position by default, with the option to work from our office in Abingdon where you will be able to meet other team members.
What we are looking for
To succeed in this role, you’ll be passionate about software development, and keen to use your programming and scripting skills, your innovative ideas, and your problem-solving talent to help the team develop the best security products in the world. You’ll feel at home within an Agile team with its open communications, pair programming, commitment to quality and focus on getting things done.
What you should expect
Every intern at Sophos is treated as a full member of one of our Engineering teams, expected to show the same level of commitment as our permanent staff, and receive equivalent opportunities as a result. We will provide all the necessary support to enable you to succeed in contributing directly to the high-quality products that we release to our customers.
You will typically be exposed to the full project lifecycle, contributing at all stages, and pairing with our experienced engineers during the agile development phase.
We take on a group of interns each year and, along with our graduate recruits, find that there is an active social scene amongst those who chose to come and live near the Abingdon office. Oxford is close by, offering the nightlife expected of a student city, and there is a leisure centre alongside our headquarters for those with an interest in sports.
There may be opportunities for permanent employment with Sophos following graduation, for the highest performers amongst our industry placement students. We consider the internship programme as an investment in potential future employees, so strive to make it the best experience for you and expect the same commitment back.
Sophos prides itself in developing top talent and providing an environment where you can learn and develop your skills and career alongside some of the world’s leading software engineers. Sophos celebrates diversity and is committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone feels they can deliver the best work of their careers.
What You Will Do:
- Write product code along with test automation to deliver against project timescales, quality, and requirements
- Effectively contribute during pair programming to deliver tasks as required by the agile team
- Contribute to daily stand-ups, kick-offs, collaborative estimation, and retrospective meetings
- Participate in the design of products in line with asset technical strategy, quality, and functionality requirements
- Actively contribute to release planning and drive for high-value, high-quality solutions meeting business needs
- Participate in security reviews of new developments to ensure that released products comply with Sophos’ security requirements and industry best practice
- Other duties and responsibilities as directed
What You Will Bring:
- Essential:
- Experience of developing code in any language
- Ability to learn new skills quickly and apply them to the role
- Natural problem solver who enjoys being challenged
- Able to work autonomously whilst working collaboratively within the wider team environment
- Interpersonal communication style, a natural relationship builder who uses these skills to deliver
- Currently completing a BSc in Computing or other numerate discipline, or equivalent experience
- Desirable:
- Development using C++ or Java
- Scripting using Python
- Experience of working within Agile development methodologies
- Knowledge of virtualization platforms
- Experience with automated regression testing
Benefits
The remuneration package includes:
- Annual holiday entitlement of 25 days
- Group personal pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Death in service policy (life assurance)
- Permanent health insurance
- Travel insurance
- Personal accident cover
- Sports centre adjacent tothe headquarters building, with a discounted gym membership
Special Conditions:
This internship is a 12-month placement to commence following completion of your 2nd year in June/July 2026, it is not a summer intern placement. Candidates can only be considered if they are able to commit to the full year.
Commences: July 2026
Contract Type: 12-month fixed-term contract
Contract Hours: Full Time, Remote
Remuneration: £27,000 p.a.
Location: Remote, or at our offices in Abingdon
Recruitment Process:
We will be holding two online recruitment days involving presentations about what it’s like to be an intern at Sophos, a chance to meet current interns and ask questions, an interview, and a small-group task.
The dates for these recruitment days will be Tuesday 4th November and Thursday 6th November.
Ready to Join Us?
At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.
What's Great About Sophos?
· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.
· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing
Our Commitment To You
We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.
Data Protection
If you choose to explore an opportunity, and subsequently share your CV or other personal details with Sophos, these details will be held by Sophos for 12 months in accordance with our Privacy Policy and used by our recruitment team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at Sophos. If you would like Sophos to delete or update your details at any time, please follow the steps set out in the Privacy Policy describing your individual rights. For more information on Sophos’ data protection practices, please consult our Privacy Policy Cybersecurity as a Service Delivered | Sophos
Canada only
United States only
Brazil only
AL, AD + 48 more
