AI and Data Security Intern

Job Description

Company Overview
DocuSign brings agreements to life for over 1.5 million customers and more than a billion people in over 180 countries. Their solutions accelerate business processes and simplify lives by offering intelligent agreement management. DocuSign unleashes business-critical data trapped within documents, which were previously disconnected from business systems of record, leading to lost time, money, and opportunities. Through DocuSign’s Intelligent Agreement Management platform, companies can create, commit, and manage agreements, leveraging solutions from the #1 company in e-signature and contract lifecycle management (CLM).

What You’ll Do
As an intern with the AI and Data Security team, you will play a critical role in securing the next generation of DocuSign’s intelligent agreement management platform. This unique internship offers a front-row seat to the intersection of AI and Data security landscapes, specifically focusing on the protection of large language models (LLMs) and the business-critical data that powers them.

You will collaborate with senior leaders and engineers to help develop and implement “secure by design” frameworks for AI development pipelines and automated data protection. This is an individual contributor role where you will gain experience in bridging program delivery, risk management, and emerging AI security practices. You will report to the Sr. Director, AI & Data Security.

Responsibilities

• Support the operationalization of governance and guardrails for AI tool adoption, ensuring safe and compliant use across the organization.
• Assist in deploying and maintaining technical controls for Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), with a focus on automated tagging and classification to identify and mitigate risks across cloud data stores.
• Help maintain and update status pages for AI guardrail implementation work, providing stakeholders with a clear view of the testing and implementation progress.
• Participate in the testing program for new AI models and tools, gaining insight into how we partner with cross-functional stakeholders in Engineering, Product, and Legal.
• Take a data-driven approach to tracking security KPIs, creating documentation and dashboards to communicate the impact of AI and data security programs to leadership.

Job Designation
Hybrid: This role requires employees to divide their time between in-office and remote work. Access to an office location is required, with a minimum of 2 days per week in-office expectation (which may vary by team). Job designations are specific to the role and are not guaranteed when changing positions within DocuSign. DocuSign reserves the right to change a position’s job designation based on business needs and local law.

What You Bring
Basic Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or MS in Computer Science, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• Development experience in one or more of the following languages: Python (preferred), Java, or C#.
• Exposure to common AI/ML security threats (e.g., adversarial attacks, data poisoning, model inversion).
• Exposure to data loss prevention and data security posture management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clear communication skills with the ability to be concise and articulate in both speech and writing.
• Excitement about exploring new attack methodologies and security solutions for AI/ML systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and an interest in securing cloud-based AI deployments.
• Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and CI/CD best practices.
• Familiarity with data encryption standards and data governance frameworks.

Wage Transparency
Pay for this position is based on a number of factors, including geographic location, and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Based on applicable legislation, the pay range for California is: $31/hour – $41/hour.

Work Authorization Notice
Please note that DocuSign does not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Life at DocuSign
Working Here: DocuSign is committed to building trust and fostering an agreeable environment for employees, customers, and communities. They prioritize listening, honesty, and doing what’s right daily. DocuSign believes in equality, ensuring every team member has an equal opportunity to succeed, be heard, exchange ideas openly, build lasting relationships, and do meaningful work. Employees can take deep pride in their contributions, which help make the world better.

Accommodation: DocuSign is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in their job application procedures. If you require such an accommodation, or a religious accommodation, during the application process, please contact accommodations@docusign.com. For any issues, concerns, or technical difficulties during the application process, contact the Talent organization at taops@docusign.com for assistance.

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States Not Eligible for Employment: This position is not eligible for employment in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

Equal Opportunity Employer: DocuSign is committed to building a talented and diverse team where all employees feel a deep sense of belonging and can thrive. They encourage great talent with diverse perspectives to apply. DocuSign is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making hiring decisions based on experience, skill, aptitude, and a “can-do” approach. They do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected category.

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