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Samsung Research America (SRA) · 18 hours ago

2026 Intern, Security Research Engineer (Summer)

Mountain View, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$44/hr - $63/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Samsung Research America is part of the Knox Security team, focusing on security challenges for Samsung’s mobile and enterprise laptop products. The role involves proposing and prototyping security features, performing vulnerability assessments, and developing tools for security analysis on Samsung Android devices.

Consumer ElectronicsDigital SignageInformation TechnologyMedical DeviceSoftware

Work & Life Balance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Propose, design, and prototype new security features for the Samsung Android platform in areas such as systems security, malware analysis, leveraging AI for security, and securing on-device AI from attacks

Build and improve tools for automated security analysis of system software on Samsung Android mobile devices, such as bootloaders, ARM TrustZone, Android framework internals, and hypervisors

Qualification

Security researchSystems securityProgram analysisMalware analysisAISecurityARM TrustZoneLinux kernelEmbedded systemsFuzz testingReverse engineeringVulnerability discoveryExploit developmentCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field

Background in security with specialization in at least one of the following areas: Systems security with knowledge of ARM-based Android, Linux kernel, Trusted execution environments such as ARM TrustZone, or Embedded systems and firmware

Program analysis techniques such as Fuzz testing, Reverse engineering, Symbolic execution, Vulnerability discovery, or Exploit development

AI and security: Securing AI on-device, Leveraging AI for security (e.g., automated vulnerability assessment, detection of malicious behavior)

Malware analysis, triage and detection

Benefits

Annual bonus eligibility

Generous benefits to help you live life well

Company

Samsung Research America (SRA)

Glassdoor3.9

Founded in October 1988, Samsung Research America (SRA) builds upon Samsung’s 40-year history in the Bay Area.

Founded in 1988

Mountain View, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.sra.samsung.com/

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