Security Research Intern (2027 Masters/PhD)

Cylake
  • Sunnyvale, California
    8 days ago

    Job Description

    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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSunnyvale, California
    Websitehttps://www.cylake.com

    Skills

    • Academic Researchunmatched
    • C Programming Languageunmatched
    • C++ Programming Languageunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Scienceunmatched
    • D Programming Languageunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Geneticsunmatched
    • Huntingunmatched
    • Internet Securityunmatched
    • Machine Learningunmatched
    • Machine Toolunmatched
    • Malwareunmatched
    • Malware Analysisunmatched
    • Network Securityunmatched
    • Penetration Testingunmatched
    • Prototypingunmatched
    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • Reverse Engineeringunmatched
    • Rust Programming Languageunmatched
    • Security Analysisunmatched
    • Security Attacksunmatched
    • Security Infrastructureunmatched
    • Systems/Internals Programmingunmatched
    • Team Buildingunmatched
    • Website Trafficunmatched

    Be found by employers

    5,500+ employers search our resume database daily. Add yours to get found by recruiters looking for candidates like you.

    Level up your application

    Professional resume templates

    Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.

    Free resume templates

    Free resume builder

    Improve your existing resume or start from scratch and create a standout, ATS-friendly resume. Add job-specific content, download and apply.

    Free resume builder