Vulnerability Research 2026 Summer Internship (Cyber 249)

Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big, slow, status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally changes and improves the world. We develop cutting-edge software for all levels of the government and military. Using agile development practices and user-centered design, we create innovative software solutions for complex real-world problems.

We are looking for a committed Vulnerability Researcher Intern to join our Cyber Security team. You will solve uniquely challenging problems for our Defense and Homeland Security customers. Get s#it done.

This position doesn't require an active US Security clearance but does require the ability and willingness to obtain one.

• Using and improving internal tools to identify vulnerable code patterns in real-world software
• Binary analysis and instrumentation, performing both static and dynamic analysis
• Software development to scale and prioritize research efforts
• Technical, challenging work across a variety of technologies - this is not a policy or compliance related position

• Cyber Security curriculum/courses
• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Cyber Security
• Experience with vulnerability research and reverse engineering through online wargames, CTF competitions, or related platforms
• Proficiency with assembly language, C/C++, Python, and fundamentals of operating systems

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At RII, we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. It’s one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.

We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one, and all paid for by RII.

It’s all part of another of our core values: Stay human. It’s why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters, include a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room, among other amenities. It’s why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.

Research Innovations, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.