Vulnerability Research 2027 Summer Internship

Research Innovations Incorporated; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) is seeking a security-focused software researcher to identify vulnerable code patterns, perform static and dynamic analysis, and build tools to scale research across diverse software systems.

You will work with Python and at least one compiled language, applying low-level systems knowledge and hands-on analysis tools to advance vulnerability research and reverse engineering efforts.

Qualifications

• Written code in Python and at least one compiled language (preferably C).
• Strong foundation in low-level systems concepts: memory layout, CPU architecture basics, OS internals, or compiler behavior.
• Experience with vulnerability research, binary analysis, and reverse engineering through coursework, CTFs, or related platforms.

Responsibilities

• 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 - not policy or compliance related

Skills

Python

C

Binary analysis

Reverse engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

IDA

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

Debuggers

Job description

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.

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).

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.

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.