Security Research Intern (2027 Masters/PhD)

Sunnyvale, CAOnsiteFull TimeJunior / Entry-levelPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Master's program
Ph.D. program
System/Network Security
cyber security
malware
network traffic
web and vulnerability exploitation
large-scale data analysis
threat hunting
malware analysis

Nice to have

modern attacks
evasion techniques
malware behaviors
countermeasures
MITRE ATT&CK framework
cyber kill chain

Role summary

Seeking a graduate-level research intern to join a small team building next-generation cyber security products. The intern will focus on a research problem in threat detection, translating understanding of adversary operations into detection logic and tooling for a new security platform. This role offers hands-on experience at the intersection of academic research and production security in an early-stage company. Requires current enrollment in a Master's or Ph.D. program with an expected graduation by 2028, and experience in areas like cyber security, malware analysis, or machine learning.

Your Impact

Join a small team building the next generation of Cyber Security products from the ground up. Led by industry veterans with a proven track record of success - you will get to architect, build, and deliver hugely impactful products with this world class team. You will have the opportunity to grow your career and skills along with the company from the very start.

Role Overview

As a graduate level research intern in cyber attack and defense, you will take on a focused research problem in threat detection to working prototype on our next-gen security platform. You will study how modern adversaries operate, translate that understanding into detection logic and research tooling, and work directly with the researchers and engineers building the platform. This role offers the opportunity to see academic research meet production security at an early-stage company.

Required Experience

Currently enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program in Computer Science, System/Network Security, or a related technical field, with an expected graduation date by 2028
Coursework, research, or project experience in one or more of the following: cyber security, malware, network traffic, web and vulnerability exploitation, large-scale data analysis, or machine learning
Hands-on familiarity with one or more of the following areas: threat hunting, malware analysis and sandboxing, vulnerability analysis, reverse engineering, offensive security, machine learning, or penetration tests
Working understanding of modern attacks and evasion techniques, malware behaviors and countermeasures, the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and cyber kill chain/TTPs is a plus
Strong proficiency in Python programming and system programming with C/C++/Rust/Go is a big plus
Great passion for security research; strong communication and documentation skills

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can do their best work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know — we’re happy to support you.

This position requires access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Any offer of employment will be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

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