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Vulnerability Research Summer Internship - 2027

Interrupt Labs logoInterrupt LabsBasingstoke, United KingdomPosted 4w ago
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The full posting

A unique opportunity to launch your career in offensive security, developing your skills alongside some of the most experienced researchers in the industry.

The role

  • Receive instructor-led (in person) and self-led (remote) training to develop core skills in reverse engineering and vulnerability research
  • Gain experience working alongside Interrupt Labs' researchers on real projects, allowing you to further develop your skills with their support and guidance
  • Examples of projects may include: reverse engineering complex malware samples, creating bespoke fuzzing implementations, finding vulnerabilities in open-source software
  • Programme runs between 5th July and 27th August 2027 (8 weeks)

The ideal candidate

  • Passionate about vulnerability research with a basic understanding of this area
  • Interested in understanding the low-level programming of hardware and software
  • Experience reverse engineering against Android, iOS, Embedded or Hypervisor targets is desirable
  • Going into penultimate or final year of university (typically seen as the 2nd or 3rd year of undergraduate studies, or the final year of a postgraduate degree)
  • Eligible to hold SC level UK Security Clearance ( National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK )

About the organisation

Interrupt Labs provides world-leading vulnerability research and capabilities. From working with telecoms, banks, government and more, the team at Interrupt Labs are experienced in vulnerability research in all its forms. For more information, please visit our website: Interrupt Labs

The location

Our office is in the centre of Basingstoke and is a 6-minute walk from the train station with easy transport links to and from London.

We are proud to be accredited with the Workplace Wellbeing Charter.

Interrupt Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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The application

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The employer: Interrupt Labs

Interrupt Labs researches vulnerabilities for telecoms, banks and government clients, and is hiring vulnerability researchers, a red team operator and 2027 summer interns.

Pay and benefits: Salaried research staff roles, some requiring UK government security clearance, plus a 2027 summer internship.

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