2027 Cyber Scientist Internship
About The Position
Riverside Research is seeking interns for 2027 (starting May or June 2027) to support R&D of cutting-edge security technologies to protect systems, networks, and data from advanced threats. Our goal is to get ahead and stay ahead of attackers in cost-effective ways. As a premier cyber research organization, we are committed to advancing the state of the art through sustained open-source releases of our tooling. We value our team culture of adaptability and experimentation in our research, delivery of capability to our customers, and technical excellence in all we do. Our cyber research group includes four focus areas: Security Engineering (maturing and transitioning cyber technology), Formal Methods (developing new techniques for formal verification), System Security (developing new security technologies at the foundations of computing), and Offensive Security (assessing the security of systems). We’d love to hear which of these areas interest you most. We anticipate starting interviews for our internship program late fall of 2026.
Requirements
- Enrolled in a degree seeking program (Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral) in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or cybersecurity
- A deep technical understanding of cybersecurity problems and solutions, especially with a focus in one or more of our group’s focus areas
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages (we do a lot of Python, C, and Rust) and proficiency in Linux development environments
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively
- Ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance
- U.S. Citizenship
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in research environments with independent, self-guided projects
- Prior experience giving technical presentations
- Prior technical experience outside of traditional coursework
Responsibilities
- Work with technology leads (including principal investigators and management) to develop and prototype new ideas from start to finish
- Assist in preparing presentations and reports on the work we are doing for our customers
- Come up with new ways to improve the technology we are developing
- Share lessons learned with the broader group internally and externally
- Collaborate across focus areas to build cutting-edge technologies
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefit packages
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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