The Role
Conduct vulnerability research through static and dynamic binary analysis, instrumentation, reverse engineering, and software development. Identify vulnerable code patterns, improve internal research tools, and scale and prioritize security investigations across complex technologies. Candidates should understand low-level systems, operating systems, compiler behavior, exploit mitigations, cryptography, and network protocols, with practical experience from coursework, CTFs, wargames, or related projects.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 doesn't require an active US Security clearance but does require the ability and willingness to obtain one.
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 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.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing or completing relevant coursework or practical experience suitable for a summer internship
- Programming experience in Python
- Programming experience in at least one compiled language, preferably C
- Strong foundation in low-level systems concepts, including memory layout, CPU architecture, operating system internals, or compiler behavior
- Experience with vulnerability research, binary analysis, and reverse engineering through coursework, online wargames, CTF competitions, or related platforms
- Experience using IDA, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, or debuggers
- Familiarity with exploit mitigations such as ASLR, DEP/NX, and stack canaries
- Familiarity with cryptographic concepts and protocol behavior, including TCP/IP, HTTP, and DNS
- Ability and willingness to obtain a US security clearance
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The Company
What We Do
Research Innovations is a small technology company focused on the development and application of emerging technologies that solve complex problems within the Defense and Intelligence communities.
