Freshworks

Product Security Engineer Intern

InternshipHybridChennai, Tamil Nadu3 months27K/mo3 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Freshworks is hiring a Product Security Engineer Intern in Chennai — a hands-on, mentor-led internship built for students and 2026 freshers who want real exposure to product security rather than a certificate-only programme. About the role As a Product Security Engineer Intern at Freshworks, your…

Skills you'll use

Threat ModellingSecure SDLCOWASP Top 10Code ReviewAPI SecurityCryptography BasicsPenetration Testing BasicsCloud SecurityPythonSecurity Documentation

What you'll do

Work on securing a product from design through release alongside the core team
Apply Threat Modelling, Secure SDLC, OWASP Top 10, Code Review to live, production-facing problems
Document your work clearly for reviewers and stakeholders
Participate in reviews and act on the feedback you receive
Collaborate across engineering, product, design or business as required
Follow the team's quality, testing and documentation standards

Who can apply

Pursuing or recently completed B.E./B.Tech/BCA/MCA — 2026 freshers & final-year students welcome
Working knowledge of Threat Modelling, Secure SDLC, OWASP Top 10 (or a genuine willingness to learn them)
Strong fundamentals in your discipline and clear problem-solving ability
Care with detail and the discipline to document your work
Clear written and verbal communication in English
Based in or willing to work from Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Perks & benefits

Internship CertificateLetter of RecommendationMentorship from a named mentorLive project experienceExposure to professional tools and workflows

Interview & selection process

2 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application screening & resume shortlisting by the talent team
2Online aptitude / domain assessment

About Freshworks

Freshworks operates in the saas sector and has an active presence in Chennai. Interns here are put on real work from the start, because the team's view is that the fastest way to learn a craft is to practise it under people who already do it well — not to watch it from a distance. The work runs at…

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