Vulnerability Research Summer Placement 2026
Launch your Vulnerability Research career in a team that's on the cutting edge of offensive security!
A unique opportunity to launch your career in offensive security, developing your skills alongside some of the most experienced researchers in the industry.
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 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, 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)
About the organisation:
Interrupt Labs provides world-leading vulnerability research and capabilities. From working with telecoms, banks, government and more, the team at Interrupt Labs are experienced in vulnerability research in all its forms. For more information, please visit our website: Interrupt Labs
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.
Interrupt Labs 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.
- Department
- Internship UK
- Role
- Vulnerability Research Summer Placement 2026
- Locations
- Basingstoke
About Interrupt Labs
We're here to provide world-leading vulnerability research and capabilities. 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.
Everyone at Interrupt Labs wants to be the best, as part of a team where everyone can be themselves and learn from each other. We're making our way to the forefront of vulnerability research and want to bring you along with us!