Engineering Operations Intern

About Ping Identity: 

At Ping Identity, we believe in making digital experiences both secure and seamless for all users, without compromise. We call this digital freedom. And it's not just something we provide our customers. It's something that inspires our company. People don't come here to join a culture that's built on digital freedom. They come to cultivate it. 

Our intelligent, cloud identity platform lets people shop, work, bank, and interact wherever and however they want. Without friction. Without fear. 

While protecting digital identities is at the core of our technology, protecting individual identities is at the core of our culture. We champion every identity. One of our core values, Respect Individuality, reminds us to celebrate differences so you are empowered to bring your authentic self to work. 

We're headquartered in Denver, Colorado and we have offices and employees around the globe. We serve the largest, most demanding enterprises worldwide, including more than half of the Fortune 100. At Ping Identity, we're changing the way people and businesses think about cybersecurity, digital experiences, and identity and access management. 

We're looking for a curious and motivated Engineering Operations Intern who’s eager to learn how modern software engineering teams operate and deliver products. This internship offers hands-on exposure to the full engineering lifecycle—from development to delivery—and provides an opportunity to understand how teams work together to build great software.

You will:

• Learn how the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) works in real-world engineering teams
• Understand the Product Development Life Cycle and how features move from idea to release
• Get familiar with engineering metrics and how they help measure team performance and delivery efficiency
• Explore engineering operations and functions that support and scale development efforts
• Gain insight into end-to-end (E2E) engineering processes and how teams collaborate through cross-functional frameworks
• Work closely with development teams to observe, learn, and document their daily workflows, tools, and processes
• Building automation tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

You have:

• A strong interest in software development, engineering operations, or product lifecycle management
• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
• Curiosity to learn how software gets built and delivered at scale
• Basic understanding of software development principles
• Good communication and analytical thinking skills
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to ask questions and contribute

What You’ll Gain:

• Practical experience working across engineering, product, and operations
• A deeper understanding of how engineering teams plan, build, measure, and improve
• Exposure to real-world SDLC, engineering metrics, and cross-functional collaboration
• Opportunities to contribute directly to engineering operations, support team initiatives, and propose process enhancements
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers and operations leaders

USA: $25.00 per hour 
In accordance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085) the approximate compensation range for this role in Colorado is listed above. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors, such as knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Life at Ping:

We believe in and facilitate a flexible, collaborative work environment. We’re growing quickly, but remain true to the innovative, can-do startup values that got us here. Most importantly, we keep hiring talented, smart, fun, and genuinely nice people because that’s who we want to succeed with every day. 

Here are just a few of the things that make Ping special:

• A company culture that empowers you to do your best work.
• Employee Resource Groups that create a sense of belonging for everyone.
• Regular company and team bonding events.
• Competitive benefits and perks.
• Global volunteering and community initiatives

Our Benefits: 

• Generous PTO & Holiday Schedule 
• Parental Leave
• Progressive Healthcare Options
• Retirement Programs
• Opportunity for Education Reimbursement 
• Commuter Offset (Specific locations) 

Ping is the collective sum of all our individual experiences, backgrounds and influences and we pride ourselves in growing and learning together. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone’s individuality is respected and everyone has an Identity. In recruiting for new colleagues, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring and encourage you to be your best self.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.