AI Cyber Threat Research Intern

Trend Micro seeks an AI Cyber Threat Research Intern to join its leading research team in Canada, focusing on AI-driven cybersecurity solutions.

Your Role:

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare, analyze, and process comprehensive Threat Intelligence datasets for AI training.


• Develop, train, and test an AI-driven system to assist in creating filters and rules tailored to solutions.


• Conduct benchmarking and performance comparisons to identify bottlenecks and opportunities to optimize.


• Work closely with other AI researchers and security researchers to improve the efficiency of the end-to-end AI pipeline and ensure seamless integration with existing systems.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Enrollment in a post-secondary program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or related fields.


• A strong desire to learn, demonstrated through personal projects or self-directed learning.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to convey highly technical information succinctly and accurately.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills demonstrated through past experience.


• Strong knowledge in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Generative AI, with experience in fine-tuning Large Language Models (LLMs).


• Proficiency in programming languages, such as Python.


• Practical experience in cloud environments.


• Prior experience with an open-ended applied project of ML model to address a real-world problem is an asset.


• Preferred coursework in Data Structures, Algorithms, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence.


• Experience in large-scale data processing, including data gathering, cleaning, and preprocessing.


• Proven ability to design, implement, and efficiently execute an end-to-end AI pipeline.


• Strong programming skills in Python.

Compensation & Benefits:

Trend Micro offers competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities.

Training & Development:

The role provides opportunities for professional growth through collaboration with industry-leading researchers and access to cutting-edge AI and cybersecurity technologies.

Career Progression:

Interns may advance to full-time roles within Trend Micro, leveraging skills in AI and cybersecurity to grow within the company.

How to Apply:

Submit your application through the provided link, ensuring all required documents and information are included.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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