What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineering Internship position at Brivo?
Department: Engineering - Access
Location: Bethesda
Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 / hour
The Anthill Tigers team within Engineering - Access is looking for a motivated Software Engineering Intern to
contribute to the backend and cloud services powering Brivo's physical security platform. You'll work alongside senior
engineers on real production systems, shipping features and fixes that reach customers globally.
This is a hands-on internship — not busywork. You'll be treated as a junior engineer: attending standups, participating in code reviews, and owning deliverables end-to-end.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and test features on backend services using Java or Node.js/TypeScript
- Contribute to RESTful API development and integration with cloud infrastructure on AWS
- Write unit and integration tests; participate in code reviews
- Debug and resolve issues in distributed services running on Kubernetes (EKS)
- Collaborate with the team on architecture discussions and sprint planning
- Document your work clearly in code comments, pull requests, and team wikis
Required
- Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency in at least one of: Java, Spring Boot, and TypeScript/Node.js
- Familiarity with REST APIs and HTTP fundamentals
- Basic understanding of Git and version control workflows
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to ask questions
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
- Exposure to Docker or containerized environments
- Familiarity with SQL databases
- Familiar with writing Playwright tests
- Direct experience with developing AI-enabled services, familiarity with the OpenAI API, and advanced context
- engineering techniques.
- Deep expertise in authentication and authorization, including OAuth 2.0, OIDC, Auth0, SCIM, and role-based access
- control for secure, multi-tenant enterprise platforms.
- Building and operating microservices at scale in a cloud-native environment
- Agile/Scrum development practices on a real product team
- Security-first engineering (access control is our core domain)
- How physical security infrastructure and software intersect
As the unified global leaders in cloud-based access control and video surveillance, we provide a comprehensive digital foundation for the built environment. By combining Brivo’s pioneering building access platform with Eagle Eye’s AI-powered video management system (VMS), we have created a system of intelligence that protects over 600 million square feet across 90 countries. Every door, camera, and credential in our ecosystem acts as a real-time sensor, leveraging AI to prevent incidents, improve operations, and enable entirely new workflows across sectors, including commercial real estate, retail, healthcare, education, and critical infrastructure.
With a global footprint spanning headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, and Austin, Texas, and international offices in Amsterdam, London, Bangalore, and Tokyo, we are leveraging our open APIs and cyber-secure cloud infrastructure to reshape the future of physical security. Join us as we build the world’s most robust platform for video intelligence and smart space automation. Learn more at www.brivo.com.
Brivo is an equal employment opportunity employer and values diversity. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform us.
Salary : $20 - $25