Software Engineer Intern

About this role

Summer Intern - Technical Investigations Support | New York | Hybrid

We're working with an elite digital forensics and blockchain investigations firm on this exciting opportunity.

Step into the high-stakes world of cybercrime investigation where you will hunt for illicit activity across the dark web and trace complex blockchain movements. This isn't your average internship; you'll be deploying Python scripts and SQL queries to solve real-world technical puzzles for top-tier law enforcement and global corporations.

The Role

• Tackle technically challenging cybersecurity and cryptocurrency investigations using OSINT techniques and blockchain tracing tools.

• Develop and document custom tools in Python to automate the collection and classification of complex investigative data.

• Conduct deep-dive analysis into network traffic, analyzing requests/responses to identify malicious activity.

• Support the investigative team by synthesizing fragmented data from disparate sources into actionable intelligence reports.

• Contribute to R&D efforts aimed at identifying emerging trends in the crypto ecosystem and darknet markets.

What You'll Need

• Currently enrolled as a rising Senior or Graduate student in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.

• Proven experience using Python for data manipulation or investigative automation.

• Strong understanding of Blockchain technology, including transaction tracing and the internal workings of exchanges.

• Literacy in computer networking and system administration, with hands-on experience using Virtual Machines (VMs).

• Proficiency in SQL for synthesizing large data sets and a high degree of critical thinking for solving non-linear problems.

What's On Offer

• Competitive compensation of $65,000 - $85,000 per year (pro-rata for the summer period).

• Direct mentorship from world-renowned cybercrime experts with backgrounds in elite law enforcement.

• Authentic startup-style culture w...