Palo Alto Networks - Intern - Machine Learning Engineer, application via RippleMatch

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Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. These aren’t easy goals to accomplish – but we’re not here for easy. We’re here for better. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Disruption is at the core of our technology and on our way of work to meet the needs of our employees now and in the future through FLEXWORK, our approach to how we work. We’re changing the nature of work from benefits to learning, location to leadership, we’ve rethought and recreated every aspect of the employee experience at Palo Alto Networks. And because it FLEXes around each individual employee based on their individual choices, employees are empowered to push boundaries and help us all evolve, together.

Your Career

Our global internship program trains the next-generation of cybersecurity talent across a range of specializations, from threat intelligence to information security, engineering and marketing. Interns and recent graduates can learn about the tech inclusive hiring industry from leading thinkers, grow their professional networks, and be part of a career-defining experience.

As a Recruiting Intern for the Global Inclusive Recruiting Programs team, you will have the opportunity to work with Recruiters, Sourcers and Program Managers. This is entry-level into the Palo Alto Networks Recruiting organization and this group is responsible for supporting our employees with making our hiring process more inclusive, especially for people from underrepresented communities.

You will be the first intern ever on our team and get to have a major impact on our inclusive hiring efforts.

Our Summer Internship Program from May-August or June-September provides you:

• 1:1 mentorship

• Fun and engaging events that inspire your intellectual curiosity

• The opportunity to expand your knowledge and work on challenging projects

• Connections to other recent grads, and employees across the company as well
  as our leaders

Your Impact

As a Summer Intern, you will:

• Collaborate on projects that explore advanced techniques to improve automation, decision-making, and scalability in cybersecurity workflows.

• Engage in research on emerging technologies, methodologies, and innovations within cybersecurity and related domains.

• Work closely with mentors and teammates to identify opportunities for optimization, refine workflows, and test new ideas.

• Contribute to real-world solutions that have a measurable impact on how cybersecurity challenges are addressed.

While your exact responsibilities may evolve, you'll have the chance to shape your role and leave a lasting mark.

Your Experience

We’re looking for candidates who:

• Are passionate about innovation and solving complex problems.

• Exhibit strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.

• Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, and thrive in collaborative environments.

• Demonstrate adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.

Requirements – To apply, you must be pursuing a 4-year Undergraduate Degree with a GPA of 3.0 or above, a 2-year Master’s Degree or a Doctorate degree and returning to school in the fall. You must have the authorization to work within the United States.

The Team

You’ll be part of a diverse and dynamic team at Unit42 that thrives on pushing boundaries, questioning assumptions, and driving impactful change. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, and every intern is empowered to contribute to our shared success.
Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at ​[email protected]​. 

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The compensation offered for this position will depend on year in school, qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $38/hr to 46/hr.