Junior Developer (Summer Internship - Full Time)

Who Are We?  
We're more than just a company; we're a global leader in digital safety. With a strong commitment to ensuring that everyone can navigate the digital world securely, we unite the best minds and cutting-edge technology through our family of brands: Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner. Together, we protect over 500 million people worldwide. Our workplace is built on inclusivity, where your well-being is a top priority. We believe success comes from balance and authenticity. When you're thriving, you're unstoppable. So, bring your bold ideas and unstoppable drive, and join us in shaping the digital world. Ready to make an impact? Join #TeamGen.

How We Work:

Are you passionate about cybersecurity, AI, and protecting users from evolving digital threats? Join Gen's Scam Research Lab (SRL) as a Junior Scientist and be part of a cutting-edge team dedicated to combating scams and fraud in the AI era.

Mission and Goals (About The Role):

At SRL, we’re dedicated to staying ahead of rapidly evolving cyber threats through innovative research and development. As AI-powered attacks and scams grow more sophisticated, our mission is to create and deploy cutting-edge solutions that protect millions of users worldwide.

We are looking for a talented and motivated Junior Scientist to join our team and contribute to state-of-the-art research in privacy, transparency, and AI-driven security solutions. This is a unique opportunity to work on impactful research that shapes the future of cybersecurity.

Objectives (What You Will Do In This Role):

• Conduct advanced cybersecurity research in the areas of privacy, transparency, and AI.

• Develop novel security solutions used across our global user base.

• Analyze the latest cybersecurity threats and stay on top of current research trends.

• Contribute to the development of AI models designed to detect and prevent emerging online scams.

Competencies (What You’ll Need to be Successful in this Role):

• Currently enrolled in the penultimate year of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, AI, or a related field.

• Strong research and technical writing skills.

• Proficiency in at least one high-level programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java, etc.).

• A problem-solving mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous learning.

• Fluent English communication skills – both written and verbal.

• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Bonus Points:

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP).

• Understanding of privacy and transparency issues, with exposure to relevant conferences.

• Experience working on cross-functional projects.

Why Join Us?

• Work on impactful, cutting-edge research in cybersecurity and AI.

• Gain hands-on experience in tackling real-world threats.

• Collaborate with a team of experts and innovators in the field.

• Opportunity to contribute to products that protect millions of users.

If you’re eager to make a difference in cybersecurity and AI, we’d love to hear from you!

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To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.