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Anti-Cheat Engineering Intern (Masters/PhD) - Summer 2027

22 hours, 14 minutes ago
United States
Internship
Entry Level
Security Engineer
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
C C++ Git Python
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Riot Games

Riot Games

Riot Games is a global company founded in 2006 by entrepreneurial gamers who believe in player-focused game development. They are the creators of popular games like League of Legends, VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, and Wild Rift, as...

Internet Software & Services
1001-5000
Founded 2006
$21M raised
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Description

  • Scope and complete a summer research project on AI-assisted analysis of obfuscated and virtualized code.
  • Build and improve AI harnesses that challenge and evaluate code-protection techniques.
  • Design and run experiments measuring AI reasoning performance on protected binaries.
  • Research techniques that improve obfuscation and software virtualization resilience to AI-assisted reverse engineering.
  • Reproduce and validate results, documenting methods, evidence, limitations, and defensive implications.
  • Improve shared research tools and workflows.
  • Present research progress and findings to engineers and technical partners.

Requirements

  • Be currently enrolled in a Master’s or doctoral program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • Have experience programming in C or C++ through coursework, research, internships, or personal projects.
  • Have experience using agentic AI tools or harnesses for iterative code generation, testing, analysis, or evaluation workflows.
  • Understand operating systems, computer architecture, compilers, and software security.
  • Be available full-time for the 12-week internship program.
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
  • Be legally authorized to work in the United States for the program duration; visa sponsorship is not available.
  • Graduate in calendar year 2028 (preferred).
  • Have exposure to reverse engineering, binary analysis, code obfuscation, software virtualization, or related security techniques (preferred).
  • Have experience with Python, scripting, Git, testing, repeatable research tools, or program analysis; familiarity with Windows internals, game security, or software protection is a plus.

Benefits

  • Paid internship at USD $80.77 per hour for remote-only work.
  • Eligibility to participate in Riot’s 401(k) plan.
  • In-game perks and access to the Play Fund for learning about players and the gaming community.
  • Intern-focused events and opportunities to connect with other interns and Riot employees.

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