Overwatch Research Intern: Summer 2027

About CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, the mission has stayed the same: stop breaches. The company runs large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day, and that traffic grows daily. Its customers across all industries rely on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running and their communities safe.

CrowdStrikers pursue their careers with flexibility and autonomy, and they are also expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. The University Recruiting program offers paid positions for students and recent grads, with exposure to meaningful work and structured support from seasoned professionals.

About the Role

The OverWatch Research and Development team, known as the Strategic Counter-Adversary Research (SCAR) team, conducts applied research that is not tied to specific technologies. The goal is to expose and counter adversary activity through novel detection technologies and tooling that improve analyst workflows. Engineers, Researchers, and Subject Area Experts work together to conceive, design, prototype, and implement new tooling.

The Research Intern will take part in innovation research and prototype development. The role is hybrid, based out of the Austin, TX or Arlington, VA office, with work from the office two times a week. Interns should live within travel distance of the office.

Responsibilities

• 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 team members to gain exposure to threat hunting methodologies

Schedule

Interns work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during standard business hours. Cohort dates are Cohort 1: May 26, 2027 to August 13, 2027; Cohort 2: June 2, 2027 to August 20, 2027; Cohort 3: June 14, 2027 to September 3, 2027.

Benefits

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Paid holidays (including birthday holidays) and 401k matching (where applicable)
• Professional development through workshops, tech talks, and the Executive Speaker Series
• Assigned mentors from across the company
• Companywide initiatives including FalconFIT, Wellness Programs, and Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Networks, neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities

CrowdStrike is an equal opportunity employer and supports veterans and individuals with disabilities through its affirmative action program.