As a rising senior at Loyola University Maryland majoring in Communications, I’ve spent the summer interning with SentinelOne’s Internal Communications and Talent Brand team. This experience has shown me what it truly means to be part of something bigger than yourself. At SentinelOne, that’s not just about building great products. It’s about investing in people — including those at the very beginning of their careers.
I came into this internship with eagerness to grow and a few of the usual nerves. But what I found here was a culture that doesn’t just welcome early-in-career talent, it actively builds pathways for us. That’s not something you take for granted, especially in a tech landscape where artificial intelligence is moving fast and headlines often ask if there’s still room for junior talent at all.
But I don’t share that fear. Because after working here, I’ve seen what AI really does. It enhances our speed, boosts our impact, and helps us do more with less. What it doesn’t do is replace the human judgment, creativity, and intuition that define great work.
Our CEO Tomer Weingarten said in a recent keynote at RSAC25, “It’s time for us to move to the age of humans plus AI. Not to think about it as a competing technology, but as something that will amplify us. And really, in so many ways, our survival depends on it: the irreplaceable intuition and ingenuity of humans, plus the relentless scale, precision, and speed of AI.”
That mindset is built into the company’s approach to early talent. The SentinelOne internship program isn’t about side projects or filler tasks. It’s designed to give students and new grads real-world challenges, direct access to mentorship, and the chance to see their work make a meaningful impact.
“Now it’s more important than ever to equip students and early-in-career talent with real-world skills and mentorship,” said Carmela Escarez, Early Talent Program Manager. “Junior talent brings creativity and fresh perspectives that can move the needle at a fast-paced company like SentinelOne. Many have since become full-time Sentinels, helping drive the next era of cybersecurity innovation. When you nurture talent early, the return is long-lasting.”
Below, you’ll meet three of those former interns turned full-time Sentinels. I had the chance to interview them to learn more about what’s possible when early investment in talent is backed by trust, opportunity, and support.
Viktoriia Storozhuk, Associate Software Engineer, Data & Analytics, Czech Republic
Nothing was going to stand between Viktoriia and her first job — not with more than 50 skills packed into her freshly built LinkedIn profile!
“I put in basically everything I could think of,” she said, laughing. “I was hoping the algorithms would keep showing me in searches.”
She had moved from Russia to the Czech Republic to pursue her studies, and like many students trying to break into tech, she felt the pressure to gain experience quickly. “The market for engineers was getting a little overcrowded,” she recalled. “I just wanted that first real experience.”
The strategy worked. Not long after she uploaded her profile, a recruiter from SentinelOne reached out to ask if she’d be interested in an internship as a software automation tester.
Heading into her first real job, Viktoriia was understandably nervous.
“All of the people who met us were so kind, always willing to help, to explain things,” she said. “Soon after, I was almost not stressed at all.”
While she built her technical skills, she also learned something even more valuable.
“My internship definitely helped me learn how to work in a team and across teams, and how to be responsible for what I do,” she said. “Communication is also something you can only learn in practice.”
Being trusted with real projects and seeing their impact was deeply motivating.
“It’s a nice feeling, when you help someone and they say, ‘Oh, that’s exactly what we needed to do. Thank you,’” she shared.
Viktoriia’s positive internship experience left little doubt about where she wanted to be next. “I got one offer,” she said, “but I rejected them when I found out there was a role for me at SentinelOne.”
Stepping into a full-time job, Viktoriia felt a strong urge to prove herself. She pushed hard, but the pace quickly wore her down. That’s when she realized: “Nobody presses you to be constantly working. You just need to get the work done.” It was a turning point, and it helped her find a more sustainable rhythm, one focused on results rather than hours.
Based in Prague, Viktoriia enjoys the chance to connect with colleagues from all over the world. She estimates she’s spoken with people from more than 15 countries — the kind of global collaboration that today’s job market values more than ever.
Her advice to any intern, wherever they are, is simple: “Don’t be afraid to ask questions and don’t be ashamed of the fact that you are asking. This is how you learn.”
Looking back, Viktoriia, who describes herself as more introverted, wishes she had started more office conversations early on. “Social networking is a good thing you can do,” she said, both for personal growth and career development.
Lauren Van Horn, Ecosystem Partnerships Program Manager, United States
When we launched our internship program in 2022, Lauren Van Horn, a computer science student at the University of Oregon, was part of its first cohort.
“It was a fully online program, which felt a bit daunting at first,” she recalled. “I was all by myself all the time, just looking at the screen, and that was my only interaction with people.”
That began to change with the regular “Brunch and Learn” sessions.
“We were able to hear from the company’s top-level leaders, which I feel like, as an intern, you don’t always get that opportunity,” she said. “It was much easier to connect with people at all levels of the organization after that.”
Even in a virtual setting, Lauren felt welcome from the beginning. Her manager and teammates made sure she felt like she belonged.
“I think the best thing about SentinelOne is the people. You can tell that people really go above and beyond,” she said. “The values of SentinelOne have always been the big differentiator for me — how we display them, promote them, and care about the people here. Since I joined as an intern, it only furthered my belief that it’s a great company to be at.”
Lauren’s journey since has mirrored the company’s growth. As teams shifted and responsibilities evolved, she kept moving forward, each transition bringing new challenges and new ways of thinking.
“I think adaptability has been the key throughout my entire time here,” she said. “Every time I work with new teams, I’m bringing so much more learning with me.”
Now a full-time Program Manager, Lauren still sees learning as central to her growth and to her enjoyment of the work. “I also discovered many more positives than negatives about that remote work I used to struggle with,” she added, smiling.
Keerthana K H, Associate Software Engineer, Endpoint Identity & Validation, India
Familiar with backend languages like Java and Python, but knowing close to nothing about front-end coding, Keerthana started her internship mostly focused on the latter last year.
“I had to learn React and TypeScript really quickly, because my tasks were assigned within two weeks after I started,” she recalls. “So essentially, I was learning the language and the tasks at the same time.”
Her manager, aware of the challenge, offered support when needed and gradually increased the complexity of her assignments to keep her learning.
“It definitely wasn’t easy, but I learned real fast because of it,” she said. “And now, I think I’m pretty good at it.”
Even when facing everyday stress, tight deadlines, and unfamiliar systems, her team always stepped in to help.
“I remember one of my colleagues spent almost an hour explaining a complex project we were working on to me, because I was new and didn’t know a lot,” she recalled. “She didn’t have to do it, but found the time anyway.”
Right after her internship ended, Keerthana was invited to stay on.
“The change felt smooth. I kept working on my ongoing projects with not much difference, maybe except the complexity of the tasks, which was once again increasing.”
As the complexity of her work grew, Keerthana sometimes felt overwhelmed, but support from her team made all the difference.
“My teammates told me, ‘Don’t get overwhelmed. Take a break,’” she said. “It really stuck with me. I think my team is the best part of working at SentinelOne. They’re great.”
Based in Bangalore and working in a hybrid setup, Keerthana enjoys the rhythm of both home and office life.
“We play table tennis regularly, there’s a lot of team activities and events. Once, I won an office dance game,” she said, smiling. “It’s really fun to work here.”
Your Journey Starts Here
In today’s competitive job market, finding that first step can be tough. The stories of Viktoriia, Lauren, and Keerthana show what’s possible when early talent is met with real responsibility, trust, and support.
That’s what I’ve come to appreciate most during my time here. SentinelOne doesn’t just invest in technology — it invests in people. And not just seasoned experts, but students, graduates, and early professionals who bring curiosity, creativity, and the drive to make a difference.
Over 500 Sentinels have participated in SentinelOne’s early talent program across 9 global locations. And I’m proud to be one of them. We believe the future doesn’t belong to AI alone. It belongs to the next generation of people who will shape it, guide it, and define what comes next.
My own story is just beginning, and no matter where the road takes me, I’ll always be grateful it started here. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter and your growth is supported, I hope you’ll consider joining us, no matter where you are in your career journey.
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