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    Security Research Internship

    CertiK · New York, New York, United States · Seattle, Washington, United States · San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States

    rollingRemoteOn-sitePaidPosted 2022-08-24
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    About the role#

    We are seeking security research interns to join our security research team. You will explore a wide range of topics, including malware analysis, vulnerability detection, network anomaly detection, mobile app analysis, reverse engineering, and fraud detection.

    What you'll do#

    • Develop analysis tools to facilitate security discovery and design mitigation techniques to deter security threats.
    • Review system implementation of sandboxes, virtual machines, network modules, and critical distributed systems.
    • Perform vulnerability discovery and develop proof-of-concept exploits for large distributed system implementations.
    • Publish research findings in relevant academic and industry venues.

    What you'll need#

    • Current pursuit of a Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
    • Experience in vulnerability discovery and exploitation on web applications or system software.
    • Proficiency in WASM, Rust, or Go development is considered a plus.
    • Participation in Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions is considered a plus.

    Location & details#

    • This is a full-time, paid internship.
    • Positions are available on a rolling basis.
    • Work modality includes both remote and on-site options.
    • Locations: New York, NY; Seattle, WA; and the San Francisco Bay Area, CA.
    Relevant fields:Computer ScienceCybersecurity

    About CertiK

    CertiK is a New York-based cybersecurity firm founded in 2018 that specializes in protecting blockchain technology and digital assets. The company employs between 201 and 500 people to provide security services for the Web3 sector, including smart contract auditing, penetration testing, and incident response. It serves a global client base of over 5,000 enterprises, ranging from early-stage projects to established blockchain networks. The organization utilizes formal verification and artificial intelligence to identify vulnerabilities and support regulatory compliance within the cryptocurrency industry.

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