About the role#
Meta is looking for an AI-first Product Security Engineer Intern for the Summer 2027 term. You will work with the Product Security team to detect, prevent, and mitigate risks in software development. This role focuses on using machine learning, automation, and intelligent systems to improve vulnerability research and secure software development. You will partner with engineering and product teams to build AI-enhanced guidance and tools that protect our users.
What you'll do#
- Perform manual design and implementation reviews for products like Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook using AI tools.
- Build tools that use machine learning models for static and dynamic security analysis.
- Research and apply mitigations to products using LLMs and other ML technologies to prevent vulnerability exploitation.
- Fine-tune AI agents created for security use cases, threat detection, and vulnerability assessment.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a full-time degree program pursuing a Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or a related field.
- Experience finding vulnerabilities in code such as PHP, Ruby, Python, Java, Kotlin, Swift, or Objective-C.
- Familiarity with exploiting common web security vulnerabilities and secure code development practices.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to take initiative on key focus areas.
- Clear communication skills to work across diverse teams.
- Intent to return to your degree program after the internship.
- Ability to obtain work authorization in the country of employment.
- Preferred: Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch applied to security problems.
- Preferred: Experience with AI-powered security tools, automated penetration testing, or threat detection systems.
- Preferred: Contributions to the security community or coursework involving AI applications in cybersecurity.
Location & details#
- Locations: Menlo Park, California or New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time intern.
- Compensation: $7,313 to $11,293 per month.
About Meta
Meta develops software and social media applications. It operates platforms such as Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The company maintains headquarters in Menlo Park, California. Current work focuses on augmented and virtual reality alongside artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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