Research Intern - Machine Learning (Adversarial Attacks)

Arlington, Virginia

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Two Six Technologies is seeking a Research Intern - Machine Learning (Adversarial Attacks) to join us for our Summer 2023 Internship program.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Participate in cutting-edge research, with the potential for published results
  • Build deployable and scalable systems that solve real-world problems
  • Be paired with a “lab buddy”, who will encourage and support your professional growth
  • Present an end-of-internship project
  • Identify and implement clever approaches for attacking adversarial ML defenses in various potential domains (e.g. image/video, speech)
  • Report findings on key insights gained in adversarial ML evaluation experiments 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Pursuing a degree in CS, EE, Math, Computer Engineering ,Statistics or a related field
  • Familiar with a modern programming language (C/C++, C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, Haskell, OCaml, etc.)
  • US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a secret clearance
  • Must have experience or coursework with at least ONE of the following:
    • Machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, or data visualization
    • Mobile and embedded system development or architecture (Android, ARM, wireless, IoT etc.)
    • Large scale data processing, such as Hadoop, Spark, or Cassandra
    • Program analysis, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, cryptographic protocols
    • Fundamental understanding of networking computer systems architecture, systems programming
    • Vulnerability analysis & capability development/hacking (memory corruption, rootkits, MetaSploit, nmap, etc.)
    • Programming language theory, formal methods, constraint solving, or mathematical logic

Examples from previous internships can be found here: 

https://twosixtech.com/analyzing-the-impact-of-weather-events-on-internet-disruptions/

Clearance Requirements:

    • Eligibility for Security clearance

Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hair styles (e.g., braids, twists, locs and twists)), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Two Six Technologies Covid-19 Vaccination Policy requires employees to be fully vaccinated. Exceptions to this policy are only granted to those with a company-approved medical or religious accommodation.  Prospective or new employees will be required to adhere to this policy and submit proof of vaccination or have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment.   

If you are interested in applying for employment with Two Six Technologies and require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at Two Six Technologies by sending an email to hr@twosixtech.com.  Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

EOE, including disability/vets. 

Tags: Android C C++ Cassandra Clearance Haskell Java JavaScript Machine Learning Metasploit Nmap Python Reverse engineering Security Clearance

Perks/benefits: Career development Team events

Region: North America
Country: United States
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