Security Research Intern — Mobile & Embedded

Hackajob Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackajob Ltd in the United Kingdom is offering a paid summer 2027 internship in our research team focused on mobile and embedded technologies. Interns work in small teams to tackle real projects using C, C++, Python, and assembly for proof-of-concept work.

Applicants should have an active interest in cyber security, knowledge of vulnerability types, and familiarity with high-level languages; final-year students in 2027 may join our 2028 intake after completing the internship.

Qualifications

• Active interest in cyber security including ethical hacking, vulnerability research or reverse engineering.
• Inquisitive mindset and enthusiasm for solving challenging, complex research problems.
• Knowledge of vulnerability types (e.g., stack/heap overflows, use-after-free) and common mitigations.
• Familiarity with at least one high-level language (C, C++, or Java).
• Foundation in areas like Python scripting, Linux/shell, networking, CTFs, Ghidra, ethical hacking, Android and adb shell, or hardware hacking.
• Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for teamwork.
• Final-year students in 2027 may be considered for a 2028 graduate intake after internship.

Responsibilities

• Work in small teams (2–3 people) on research projects for clients.
• Undertake research projects giving insights into client work.
• Tackle real project demands and unresolved technical challenges.
• Contribute to research on mobile and embedded technologies using Ghidra for reverse engineering; use languages like C, C++, Python, or assembly for proof-of-concept work.

Skills

Interest in cyber security

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

C/C++/Java knowledge

Python scripting

Linux and shell

Reverse engineering

Education

Final year student (2027)

Tools

Ghidra

Job description

Hackajob Ltd in the United Kingdom is offering a paid summer 2027 internship in our research team focused on mobile and embedded technologies. Interns work in small teams to tackle real projects using C, C++, Python, and assembly for proof-of-concept work.

Applicants should have an active interest in cyber security, knowledge of vulnerability types, and familiarity with high-level languages; final-year students in 2027 may join our 2028 intake after completing the internship.