PhD AI Security Research Intern

Austin Community College; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks PhD students for a Software Engineer Intern position in AI Security, starting winter 2026. You will research AI agents for security and privacy, contribute to prototype development, and collaborate with a skilled engineering team. Ideal candidates are PhD students in relevant fields, proficient in Python and machine learning tools like PyTorch and TensorFlow. Strong communication skills and the ability to conduct independent research are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Current PhD student in Computer Science, AI/ML, Security, or a related field.
• Must have at least one semester/quarter of education left after the internship.
• Proficiency in Python and modern ML tooling (PyTorch or TensorFlow).
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and translate ideas into prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Research & prototype identity and attestation for AI agents.
• Design risk-based access policies and scoring.
• Build evaluation harnesses for agent workflows.
• Integrate prototypes into production environments.
• Communicate findings through documentation and talks.

Skills

Python proficiency

Strong grounding in LLMs/agent frameworks

Independent research capability

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

Current PhD student in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

A leading educational institution seeks PhD students for a Software Engineer Intern position in AI Security, starting winter 2026. You will research AI agents for security and privacy, contribute to prototype development, and collaborate with a skilled engineering team. Ideal candidates are PhD students in relevant fields, proficient in Python and machine learning tools like PyTorch and TensorFlow. Strong communication skills and the ability to conduct independent research are essential for this role.