Cybersecurity Intern

Summary

This cybersecurity internship involves developing secure engineering standards, guidance for authentication and APIs, and creating custom security libraries. The role requires programming skills in languages like Python or Rust and an interest in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

You will support the development and refinement of secure engineering standards. You will work on guidance covering authentication, authorization, secure API communication, web UI security, and secure coding practices. You may also help develop custom libraries, artifacts, and other resources for engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of secure engineering standards
  • Refine guidance for authentication and authorization
  • Improve secure API communication guidance
  • Support web UI security and secure coding practices
  • Develop implementation details for security standards
  • Help create custom libraries and engineering resources

Requirements

  • Programming experience in Python Rust C++ or Solidity
  • Experience using generative AI or LLM tools
  • Pursuing a degree in Computer Science Cybersecurity or a related technical field
  • General knowledge of the cryptocurrency ecosystem
  • Interest in product development and secure engineering
  • Interest in cybersecurity best practices
  • Strong communication problem-solving and collaboration skills
  • Undergraduate or master’s student graduating between December 2026 and June 2027
  • Eligible master’s students must have fewer than two years of relevant full-time work experience
  • Must not be enrolled in a PhD MBA or JD program

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