Summer Research Intern (Cybersecurity)

Location: Onsite in Arlington, Virginia, United States; US citizenship required.

Pay range: $25–$40 USD per hour.

Company

hirify.global develops and deploys innovative products that address complex security and technology challenges.

What you will do

• Support reverse engineering and vulnerability research across software, hardware, and networked systems.
• Identify, analyze, and document potential security vulnerabilities.
• Conduct technical research related to network exploitation, RF technologies, and cybersecurity.
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers to develop tools, troubleshoot technical challenges, and document findings.
• Contribute to proof-of-concept technologies for embedded devices in security applications.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with at least one modern development language, including Python, C, C++, or Embedded C.
• Familiarity with software-hardware interfaces and embedded system development.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• US citizenship.

Nice to have

• Academic or hands-on experience with reverse engineering and/or vulnerability research.
• Familiarity with Digital Signal Processing and Software Defined Radio technologies.
• Exposure to radio frequency technologies, wireless communications, or signal analysis.
• Experience with Ghidra, Binary Ninja, or IDA Pro, or participation in cybersecurity research projects or CTF competitions.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work alongside experienced engineers and researchers.
• Collaborative environment focused on developing real-world security solutions.
• 12-week summer internship program conducted onsite.