About The Placement
We are searching for individuals to join our offensive security researcher summer placement programme for 2025, where you can develop your skills alongside some of the most experienced researchers in the industry.
Over 8 weeks, candidates will:
- Receive instructor-led (in person) and self-led (remote) training to develop core skills in reverse engineering and vulnerability research.
- Gain experience working alongside Interrupt Labs' researchers on real projects, allowing you to further develop your skills with their support and guidance.
Examples of projects may include reverse engineering complex malware samples, creating bespoke fuzzing implementations, and finding vulnerabilities in open-source software. The programme starts on the 7th of July, and runs until the 29th of August.
About The Candidate
Are you driven by finding vulnerabilities in software? Passionate about understanding the low level programming of hardware and software? Or even interested in reverse engineering complex systems like Android, iOS, or Embedded Systems?
Regardless of knowledge and experience, we encourage all applicants to apply for this role who are going into their penultimate or final year of university. This is typically seen as the 2nd or 3rd year of undergraduate studies, or the final year of a postgraduate degree. All applicants must be eligible for a minimum of SC UK Government security clearance also. You must be passionate about vulnerability research with a basic understanding of this area, motivated to learn and eager to start an exciting career in offensive security research!
About The Organisation
We're here to provide world-leading vulnerability research and capabilities. Interrupt Labs is committed to promoting diversity, preventing discrimination and creating an inclusive working environment in which everyone can fulfil their potential and maximise their contribution; because of this, Interrupt Labs is made up of amazing people with backgrounds ranging across the computer security landscape. This blend of knowledge gives Interrupt Labs the backbone it needs to jump into any new challenge. From working with telecoms, banks, government and more, the team at Interrupt Labs are experienced in vulnerability research in all its forms. Within these environments, the team are well versed in the implementation of bespoke and nuanced approaches through their journey. Everyone here at Interrupt Labs wants to be the best. We're making our way to the forefront of vulnerability research and want to bring you along with us!
For more information, please visit our website.