Vulnerability Research Summer Placement 2026

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 25 March 2026
LOCATION
Basingstoke
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Internship
CATEGORY
Technology
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Reverse Engineering Vulnerability Research Malware Analysis Android iOS Embedded Systems

FULL DESCRIPTION

Vulnerability Research Summer Placement 2026

Launch your Vulnerability Research career in a team that's on the cutting edge of offensive security!

The role:

  • Receive instructor-led (in person) and self-led (remote) training to develop core skills in reverse engineering and vulnerability research
  • Gain experience working alongside [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]' 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, finding vulnerabilities in open-source software
  • Programme runs between 6th July and 28th August 2026 (8 weeks)

The ideal candidate:

  • Passionate about vulnerability research with a basic understanding of this area
  • Interested in understanding the low-level programming of hardware and software
  • Knowledge of reverse engineering complex systems like Android, iOS, or Embedded Systems is desirable
  • Going into penultimate or final year of university (typically seen as the 2nd or 3rd year of undergraduate studies, or the final year of a postgraduate degree)
  • Eligible to hold SC level UK Security Clearance ([National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels))

About the organisation:

[Employer hidden] provides world-leading vulnerability research and capabilities. From working with telecoms, banks, government and more, the team at [Employer hidden] are experienced in vulnerability research in all its forms. For more information, please visit our website: [[Employer hidden]](https://www.interruptlabs.co.uk/)

The location:

Our office is in the centre of Basingstoke and is a 6-minute walk from the train station with easy transport links to and from London.

[Employer hidden] is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We aim to respond to all candidates via email within a week of their application. Please note that emails may go to your spam or junk folder.

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