What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Security & Cloud Engineering position at lila?
Spring 2026 Co-op/Internship Opportunity
We’re looking for motivated students to join our team starting in January/February 2026 for a spring co-op or internship. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you’re eager to learn and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Company Summary
Lila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science. We are pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by building the capabilities to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method. We are introducing scientific superintelligence to solve humankind's greatest challenges, enabling scientists to bring forth solutions in human health, climate, and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before. Learn more about this mission at www.lila.ai
If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, we encourage you to apply.
Your Impact at Lila
We are seeking a motivated and curious individual to join our IT & Security team as a Co-op. This role is ideal for someone interested in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and AI tool development. You’ll gain exposure to modern cloud platforms, help strengthen our security posture, and assist in building AI-driven automation to improve IT operations and security workflows.
This is a highly collaborative role with opportunities to work across infrastructure, security engineering, and automation initiatives.
What You'll Be Building
IT & End-User Support
- Provide technical support to employees, including troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues.
- Assist with employee onboarding/offboarding, including provisioning laptops, accounts, and security access.
- Maintain IT asset inventory and improve documentation for support processes.
Cloud Infrastructure & Automation
- Support the deployment and maintenance of cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Assist with building and improving infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform or Pulumi.
- Help monitor cloud performance, cost optimization, and scaling strategies.
- Develop internal AI-powered agents to automate repetitive IT and security workflows.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
- Monitor and respond to security alerts and assist with incident investigations.
- Support vulnerability scanning and remediation processes for systems and cloud environments.
- Assist with compliance activities such as access reviews, audits, and policy updates.
- Help strengthen endpoint and identity security using tools like Okta, Google Workspace, and EDR solutions.
Project Support
- Participate in cross-functional projects involving cloud migrations, new tool integrations, or security improvements.
- Contribute to documentation for cloud environments, security runbooks, and AI agent workflows.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or related degree program.
- Foundational knowledge of:
- Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Networking concepts (IP, DNS, VPN, firewalls).
- Cybersecurity fundamentals (authentication, encryption, phishing prevention).
- Basic programming or scripting (Python preferred).
- Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn new technologies.
- Effective communicator and team player with good documentation habits.
Bonus Points For
- Experience with cloud-native tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, serverless functions).
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi).
- Exposure to cybersecurity tools like SIEMs, vulnerability scanners, or EDR platforms.
- Knowledge of AI agent frameworks or automation platforms.
- Previous internship, co-op, or significant project experience in cloud or security engineering.
We’re All In
Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
A Note to Agencies
Lila Sciences does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Lila Sciences or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Lila Science’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Lila Sciences, and Lila Sciences will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
