Applications are invited to apply for an internship at the IMDEA Software Institute, Madrid, Spain under the supervision of Dr. Juan Caballero.
The internship will explore novel AI-assisted solutions for software security, in particular for the detection of software bugs in network protocols. The following are possible research areas for the internship:
The internship results could be part of an academic publication and/or form the basis of a Master’s thesis. Candidates that excel may be offered a PhD position.
Candidates should have completed a B.Sc. degree in computer science or a related discipline. Being in the process of obtaining a MSc degree in those areas is a positive. Candidates should have an interest in the above topics (e.g., fuzzing, LLMs, network protocols), and a strong commitment to research. Strong, demonstrable programming and tool-building skills using Python is required. Previous research on the above topics will also be considered in the evaluation. Good command of English both spoken and written is required.
Ranked among Europe’s leading research institutes in Computer Security, IMDEA Software offers:
The position is based in Madrid, Spain, where the IMDEA Software Institute is situated. Fully remote work is not possible.
The ideal duration of the position is 3 to 6 months. The tentative starting period is June 1, 2026, with flexibility.
Applicants interested in the position should submit their application at https://careers.software.imdea.org/ using the Intern option and reference code 2026-04-intern-netfuzz. Review of applications will begin immediately and close when the position is filled or on April 24th, 2026.
The recruitment process will comply with the IMDEA Software Institute’s OTM-R Policy (Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment).
For inquiries about the position, please contact:
