Job Details:
Job Description:
The Role
Join a team working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and security. As an AI Security Engineering Intern, you will gain hands-on experience exploring how AI can be used to identify, analyze, and improve software and system security.
This internship is designed for students who are excited to learn, experiment, and contribute to real-world projects involving AI, machine learning, and secure software development.
What You'll Experience
Key Responsibilities
• Assist in developing and evaluating AI/ML approaches for security applications (e.g., code analysis, vulnerability detection)
• Support analysis of software systems to identify potential security risks or inefficiencies
• Work with engineers to test and improve model performance, accuracy, and scalability
• Contribute to automation tools or scripts that support security analysis workflows
• Conduct research and present findings on emerging AI and security topics
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a supportive, learning-focused environment
Behavioral Traits that we are looking for:
• Curiosity: Eager to learn new technologies and explore unfamiliar problems
• Initiative: Takes proactive steps to contribute and ask questions
• Collaboration: Works well in team environments and values diverse perspectives
• Analytical Thinking: Able to break down complex problems into manageable parts
• Adaptability: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities
• Communication: Clearly communicates technical ideas and findings
• Growth Mindset: Open to feedback and continuously developing skills
What You Will Gain
• Hands-on experience applying AI to real-world security challenges
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and researchers
• Exposure to industry tools, workflows, and best practices
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful projects
Intel invests in our people and offers a complete and competitive package of benefits employees and their families through every stage of life.
See Intel Benefits for more details.
Qualifications:
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience would be obtained through a combination of prior education level classes, and current level school classes, projects, research, and relevant previous job and/or internship experience.
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Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience with 3+ months of educational or work experience.
You must have 3+ months of educational or work experience in the following:
• AI based tools specifically for code generation and security discovery, such as:
• AI assisted static and semantic code generation and analysis
• Automated vulnerability discovery and reasoning over complex code paths
• Identification of insecure patterns and architectural weaknesses using AI
• System level programming skills (e.g., C/C++, Rust) and security automation, validation (e.g., Python)
• Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
• Experience defining SoC, IP, or platform architecture specifications
• Discovering or preventing critical firmware or platform level security issues before production
• Experience scaling AI driven security discovery across large, shared firmware or platform codebases
Job Type:
Student / Intern
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, Oregon, Hillsboro
Additional Locations:
US, California, Santa Clara
Business group:
Intel makes possible the most amazing experiences of the future. You may know us for our processors. But we do so much more. Intel invents at the boundaries of technology to make amazing experiences possible for business and society, and for every person on Earth. Harnessing the capability of the cloud, the ubiquity of the Internet of Things, the latest advances in memory and programmable solutions, and the promise of always-on 5G connectivity, Intel is disrupting industries and solving global challenges. Leading on policy, diversity, inclusion, education and sustainability, we create value for our stockholders, customers, and society.
Posting Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Position of Trust
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Benefits
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $142,900.00-193,400.00 USD
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Our standard internship rates are based on your degree, location, and the job role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location and job role during the hiring process.
Work Model for this Role
This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
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