Overwatch Research Intern - Threat Hunting R&D Hybrid

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn't changed - we're here to stop breaches, and we've redefined modern security with the world's most advanced AI-native platform. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're also a mission-driven company. We cultivate an inclusive culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We're always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Our University Recruiting program is dedicated to attracting and cultivating the future leaders of this industry. This program offers paid positions for students and recent grads, designed to provide exposure to work that makes an impact while being supported through a structured experience with seasoned professionals. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.
About the Role:

The OverWatch Research and Development team, known as the Strategic Counter-Adversary Research (SCAR) team, conducts applied research, unbounded by specific technologies, to enhance our ability to expose and counter adversaries' activities through the development of novel detection technologies and tooling to optimize analyst workflows. The team consists of Engineers, Researchers, and Subject Area Experts who work together to conceive, design, prototype, and implement novel tooling. The position for the internship is as a Research Intern, taking part in innovation research and prototype development.
The SCAR internship is a hybrid remote role based out of CrowdStrike's Austin office. The intern is expected to work from the CrowdStrike office two times a week and should be within travel distance from the Austin office.
What You'll Do:

The OverWatch R&D internship is a 12-week full-time summer internship that provides individuals with experience researching and developing technology in support of cybersecurity threat hunting. The intern will spearhead a key data analysis project focused on identifying and illustrating malicious activities to enhance threat hunting capabilities. Additionally, the role may involve contributing to various ongoing R&D team projects as required. The internship program will also provide the opportunity to shadow different members of the team to gain exposure to threat hunting methodologies.
What You'll Need:


Demonstrate passion for cybersecurity through one or more of the following:

Cybersecurity-related major (Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, International Affairs, Government, Informatics, etc) graduating between December 2025 - June 2026
Relevant coursework (Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Cybersecurity Policy, Networking, Identity Management)
Extracurricular activities (e.g., capture-the-flag competitions, cybersecurity clubs)

Required:
Programming experience
Preferred:
Coursework or personal projects
Key languages:
Python, Go, Java
Also considered:
Data analysis languages (e.g., R) on a case-by-case basis

You must have the ability to work individually and on a team for projects. We will be asking about past examples of both types of experience in the interview.
You must be eligible to work in the US.
You must be a rising senior.
This will mean that you should be scheduled to graduate during the Summer of 2026 or December 2025.
You may be eligible for a full-time offer.

All employment offers, including for interns, are subject to a full background check.
Bonus Points:

Successful candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas:


Have an investigative mindset and a desire to find and stop evil
Extracurricular experience or coursework in digital forensics, log analysis, and EDR
Keep up with the latest vulnerabilities and breaches
Be self-motivated and actively seek opportunities for growth
Desire to rapidly accelerate their skills
Crave new and innovative work
Be able to complete technical tasks with minimal supervision
Desire to develop both technical and soft skills
Contribute to a positive work environment, and have a can-do attitude
Be seeking a career in cybersecurity and/or incident response
Bring a willingness to build, improve and innovate solutions to interesting technical problems
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What You Can Expect:


Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Paid holidays (including birthday holidays) and 401k matching (where applicable)
Professional development opportunities including workshops, tech talks, and Executive Speaker Series
Assigned mentors from across the company for continuous support and feedback
Participation in companywide initiatives including ERGs, FalconFIT, Wellness Programs, and Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups, geographic neighbourhood groups and volunteer opportunities to build connections
Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
Ownership of impactful projects that move the company forward
Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

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