CrowdStrike’s OverWatch Research and Development team, SCAR, is seeking a Research Intern for Summer 2026 to conduct applied research and build novel detection technologies. You’ll join a mission-driven company to prototype tools that expose adversaries and optimize analyst workflows.

What You'll Do

Research and develop technology in support of cybersecurity threat hunting.
Support a key machine learning project focused on enhancing threat hunting capabilities.
Contribute to various ongoing R&D team projects as required.
Shadow different team members to gain exposure to threat hunting methodologies.

What We're Looking For

Must be currently working towards a Master’s degree, graduating between May 2027-December 2027.
Demonstrate passion for cybersecurity through a related major, coursework, or extracurricular activities.
Programming experience.
Ability to quickly learn technical concepts in operating systems, networking, and cloud technologies.
Strong work ethic and ability to work on teams and independently.
Be self-motivated and actively seek opportunities for growth.
Desire to rapidly accelerate skills.
Crave new and innovative work.
Able to complete technical tasks with minimal supervision.
Desire to develop both technical and soft skills.
Contribute to a positive work environment with a can-do attitude.
Be seeking a career in cybersecurity and/or security engineering.
Bring a willingness to build, improve and innovate solutions to interesting technical problems.

Nice to Have

Coursework or personal projects in relevant areas.
Data analysis or machine learning experience.
Understanding of machine learning concepts and applications in security.
Experience with security analytics platforms or SIEM technologies.
Familiarity with common attack frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.
Knowledge of cloud security concepts.
Experience with automation frameworks and orchestration tools.
Have an investigative mindset and a desire to find and stop evil.
Keep up with the latest vulnerabilities and breaches.
Be comfortable with command-line interfaces (Windows, Linux, macOS).
Have experience with data analysis and visualization tools.
Have experience developing either front-end or back-end software.
Be acquainted with strategies and tools to rapidly analyse large sets of logs (such as Splunk, ELK).

Technical Stack

Python
Go
Java
R

Team & Environment

The team consists of Engineers, Researchers, and Subject Area Experts who work together to conceive, design, prototype, and implement novel tooling.

Benefits & Compensation

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 FalconFIT, Wellness Programs, and Employee Assistance Program.
Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections.
Vibrant office culture with world class amenities.
Ownership of impactful projects that move the company forward.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid role based in Austin.

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed.