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Vulnerability Research 2027 Summer Internship
Job Location:
Job Location:
St. Petersburg, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
29 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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 committed Vulnerability Researcher Interns 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 requires the ability and willingness to obtain a US Security Clearance.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- 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
WHAT YOU HAVE DONE
- Written code in Python and at least one compiled language (preferably C).
- Built a strong foundation in low-level systems concepts: memory layout CPU architecture basics (x86/ARM/MIPS) OS internals or compiler behavior.
- Experience with vulnerability research binary analysis and reverse engineering through coursework and online wargames CTF competitions or related platforms
- Used tools such as IDA Ghidra Binary Ninja or debuggers during academic or practical exercises.
- Gained familiarity with security fundamentals such as exploit mitigations (ASLR DEP/NX stack canaries) cryptographic concepts and protocol behavior (TCP/IP HTTP DNS).
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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 its the right thing to do but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. Its 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.
Its all part of another of our core values: Stay human. Its 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. Its 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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Research Innovations Inc (RII) co-creates RIIdiculously Awesome solutions that make the world safer. We support critical defense, intelligence, and cyber customers with transformative JADC2 technology solutions.
