Malware Research Intern - Winter 2026
Job Description
- Proficient knowledge of operating systems including Windows and Linux.
- Knowledge of reverse engineering and familiarity with debugging tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra.
- Knowledge of various encryption and obfuscation techniques.
- Experience of low level programming languages such as C/C++ or assembly language.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP and other networking protocols such as HTTP/FTP/SMTP/SMB.
- Familiarity with tools such as Snort, Wireshark, Windows Sysinternals and VMware.
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, Perl, JavaScript, PowerShell or Bash.
- Perform threat hunting by monitoring security industry publications and news sources.
- Reverse-engineer malware samples to identify malware communication mechanisms.
- Analyze malware network traffic to develop Snort signatures.
- Produce documentation describing malware behavior and detection strategies.
- Communicate research results to customers, team members, and management.
- Collaborate with team members to improve the analysis and response process.
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or related fields of study.
- Interest in malware analysis and threat hunting.
- A strong desire to learn, demonstrated through personal projects or self-directed learning.
- Ability to analyze and describe complex application behaviors.
- Great attention to details, personal QA, and strong problem-solving skills.
- Proficient English communication skills, both written and oral.
- Team player and self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information across enterprises, governments, and consumers.
Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend harnesses AI to protect organizations and individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints.
The Trend Vision One™ enterprise cybersecurity platform accelerates proactive security outcomes by predicting and preventing threats across the entire digital estate and environments like AWS, Google, Microsoft, and NVIDIA.
Proactive security starts here. TrendMicro.com
No sponsorship will be provided for work permit applications or renewals for this position now or in the future.
Position Summary:
Trend Micro Research is seeking a Malware Research Intern to join our industry-leading research team. Trend Micro Research supports a global customer base including leading security product vendors, software vendors, and large enterprises with a set of industry-leading technical data feeds, research products, and engineering services.
As a Malware Research Intern, you will be learning skills required for threat hunting, analysis of malware samples, and detection of malware communication.
Responsibilities:
- Perform threat hunting by monitoring security industry publications and news sources and searching into various data resources to identify new or active malware threats.
- Reverse-engineer malware samples to identify malware communication mechanisms and analyze malware network traffic to develop Snort signatures.
- Produce documentation describing malware behavior and detection strategies.
- Communicate research results to customers, team members, and management.
- Collaborate with team members to improve the analysis and response process.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficient knowledge of operating systems including Windows and Linux.
- Knowledge of reverse engineering and familiarity with debugging tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, etc.
- Knowledge of various encryption and obfuscation techniques.
- Experience of low level programming languages such as C/C++ or assembly language is a plus.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP and other networking protocols such as HTTP/FTP/SMTP/SMB.
- Familiarity with tools such as Snort, Wireshark, Windows Sysinternals and VMware.
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, Perl, JavaScript, PowerShell or Bash.
Required Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or related fields of study.
- Interest in malware analysis and threat hunting.
- A strong desire to learn, demonstrated through personal projects or self-directed learning.
- Ability to analyze and describe complex application behaviors.
- Great attention to details, personal QA, and strong problem-solving skills.
- Proficient English communication skills, both written and oral.
- Team player and self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
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