Lab Summary:

As part of the Knox Security team in the Enterprise Security and Innovations lab at SRA, security research engineers identify and solve difficult security challenges involving Samsung’s mobile and enterprise laptop products. Team members are typically expert in one or more specialties, and can expect to learn more about other areas from exposure to the rest. Broad areas of work include proposing and prototyping novel security features, researching and architecting hardware-based and software security mechanisms, performing vulnerability assessments, analyzing reported exploits and suggesting ways to strengthen security, and developing automated tools for security analysis of code and binaries.

Position Responsibilities:

Our team seeks candidates for a research internship to work on security technologies on our Knox Android mobile devices with one or more of the following broad 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.

Candidates have flexibility in choosing their area of work, analysis techniques, and targets. We encourage work during the internship to be patented and/or published in academic conferences as applicable.

Required Skills:

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

Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The hourly pay rate range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the hourly pay rate range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.

Hourly Pay Rate Range

$44—$63 USD

Additional Information

Disclosure of Trade Secrets

Samsung has a strict policy on trade secrets. In applying to Samsung and progressing through the recruitment process, you must not disclose any trade secrets of a current or previous employer.

Essential Job Functions

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Samsung Research America is committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the recruiter or email [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners, and communities.

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2026 Intern, Security Research Engineer (Summer)

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