Software Engineer Student Intern-Fall 2026 - CIPHER

Cybersecurity and Information Protection Intern - CIPHER Lab (Fall 2026) GTRI's Cybersecurity, Information Protection, and Hardware Evaluation Research (CIPHER) Lab is looking for student interns to start Fall 2026. Interns will work closely with researchers to produce high-quality software systems and tools to solve cybersecurity and/or intelligence analysis problems. These systems will work with very large datasets, require careful software design, and incorporate state-of-the-art machine learning techniques and other data analysis algorithms. Required Minimum Qualifications Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA. Must be registered for Full-time Internship Credit. Experience with at least one of the following: Java, Python, C languages. Understanding of software development & design patterns and best practices. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with software development tools and workflows, including source control (e.g., git). Experience with network analysis and/or security best practices and the network stack. Understanding of cybersecurity issues and/or intelligence analysis. Experience with Machine Learning tools and techniques. Experience designing non-trivial software tools, systems, and frameworks. Experience analyzing large datasets and adapting state-of-the-art algorithms/techniques. Other Information Hours per week: 40 hours per week. U.S. citizenship required. No security clearance required. Housing and relocation assistance not available. Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, and services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual’s race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Tech Research Institute