Employer Branding and Candidate Engagement Intern

Barracuda is seeking an Employer Branding & Candidate Engagement Intern to join their Talent Acquisition Team for Summer 2026. This hybrid role in Campbell, CA involves building employer branding content across various platforms, improving candidate experience, assisting with data tracking, and identifying recruitment process efficiencies. The intern will gain exposure to HR and Marketing departments, contribute to real projects, and develop key skills in the cybersecurity industry.

Must Have

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Intellectually curious with a passion for learning.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships across business units.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work hybrid in Campbell, CA, with required onsite days Monday and Wednesday.

Good to Have

• Rising Junior or Senior preferred.
• Passion for learning, particularly about AI.
• Experience in content creation or social media.

Perks & Benefits

• High-quality health benefits after 90 days
• Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off benefits
• Opportunities for cross-training and internal mobility
• Mentorship and support during the internship
• Social and developmental events and activities

Job ID: 26-423

Employer Branding & Candidate Engagement Intern

Summer 2026: June 2026 - August 2026 with potential to extend part time in the Fall

Applications will be reviewed, and candidate outreach will start in January 2026

Come join our passionate team! Barracuda is a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats. Our platform protects email, data, applications, and networks with innovative solutions, and a managed XDR service, to strengthen cyber resilience. Hundreds of thousands of IT professionals and managed service providers worldwide trust us to protect and support them with solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use. This internship program offers hands-on, project-based experience, providing a meaningful and impactful experience. We ensure that each student is mentored and supported during their journey with Barracuda. We offer social and developmental events and activities to provide an unforgettable experience.

Barracuda's 2026 Internship is reserved for students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and does not require work authorization, now or in the future. This role is hybrid based out of Campbell, CA and required on site days Monday and Wednesday.

We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. Barracuda Networks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and equitable compensation regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

Envision yourself at Barracuda

We are seeking a driven, eager intern to join our Talent Acquisition Team! As an Employer Branding & Candidate Engagement Intern, you will help us build our growing employer branding strategy to attract, hire, and retain great people across the globe. We want a self-starter, passionate about technology (not just AI), and excited to learn something new.

In this role you will gain exposure to our broader HR and Marketing departments. You will have the opportunity to contribute to real projects, collaborate with experienced professionals cross-functionally, and develop key skills essential within the fast-growing cybersecurity industry for success in the HR sector.

What you'll be working on

• Support building our employer branding content across Barracuda’s Career Page, LinkedIn, Comparably, Glassdoor, and other platforms.
• Contribute to projects aimed at improving candidate experience and employer branding
• Assist with data tracking and reporting on branding and recruiting metrics
• Engage in business-focused projects and present findings
• Identify opportunities to streamline recruitment processes and enhance efficiency

What you bring to the role

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in human resources, Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field. Rising Junior or Seniors preferred
• Intellectually curious with passion for learning, particularly about AI
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build relationships across business units
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools - Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience in content creation or social media preferred
• Ability to work both remotely and report to our office in Campbell, CA weekly

What you get from us:

A team where you can voice your opinion, make an impact, and where you and your experience are valued. Internal mobility – there are opportunities for cross training and the ability to attain your next career step within Barracuda.

Benefits

• High-quality health benefits after 90 days
• Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off benefits