As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Our University Recruiting program is dedicated to attracting and cultivating the future leaders of this industry. This program offers paid positions for students and recent grads, designed to provide exposure to work that makes an impact while being supported through a structured experience with seasoned professionals. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.
Location & Work Arrangement
FULLY REMOTE: The Malware Triage Internship is fully remote and requires no travel. Your work location is the city/town/province you will be working from remotely. For our 12-week internship program, interns are allowed to work remotely from an alternative location for up to 2 weeks. Interns are also invited to work out of the CrowdStrike office located closest to their remote location.
Time Commitment: Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during standard business hours.
Start & End dates
Cohort 1: Wednesday, May 20 - Friday, August 7, 2026 (11 ½ Weeks)
Cohort 2: Monday, June 1 - Friday, August 21, 2026 (12 Weeks)
Cohort 3: Monday, June 15 - Friday, September 4, 2026 (12 Weeks)
About the Role:
This is a highly technical position on a team within the Technical Analysis Cell (TAC), at the forefront of CrowdStrike's mission against nation state and criminal adversaries. The team is tasked with investigating and reverse engineering newly discovered, malicious artifacts and documenting analysis results as a stream of intelligence reporting. We are often the first to analyze previously unknown threats. The team encounters a variety of malicious artifacts and file types; the ability to quickly learn new analysis techniques is crucial for this role. We respond quickly when needed and perform well at conducting detailed analysis. Communication and collaboration with other teams of CrowdStrike is highly important to facilitate this.
As a distributed international team, we are looking for an energetic self-starter with the ability to take ownership and be accountable for deliverables while at the same time supporting and helping to improve upon our analysis workflow. If you'd like to work with passionate people in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, you've come to the right place!
What You’ll Do:
Perform malware analysis.
Continually improve our malware-analysis workflow.
Extract configuration data from malware using in-house tools and manual analysis.
Track relations between new threats and existing actors using in-house tools.
Document threat evolutions and intelligence gaps for the broader Intelligence Team.
Create host-based and network-based signatures suited for large-scale hunting, detection, and tracking of threats.
What You’ll Need:
Must be currently enrolled and completed at least 2 years at a 4-year undergraduate university by the start of the internship, working towards a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, Information Security, Information Assurance, Information Security Management, Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Policy, or a related field. Graduating between August 2026-January 2027.
Team player: someone who is eager to help, teach, and learn from others
Malware-analysis or knowledge of reverse-engineering principles
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to express complex technical and non-technical concepts
Ability to learn new analysis techniques quickly, especially when faced with less-common file types
Excellent writing skills
Knowledge of programming and scripting languages, in particular Python
Bonus Points:
In-depth knowledge of Windows and UNIX-based platforms
Experience in binary instrumentation
Experience identifying and classifying malicious tooling through development of signatures that can be used for tracking and hunting purposes
Familiarity with at least a couple of the following tools and languages; IDA, Binary Ninja, Ghidra, WinDbg, x86dbg/x64dbg, C/C++, Rust, Golang, C#, .NET.
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What You Can Expect:
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
Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The hourly rate for this position for all U.S. candidates is $28 - $35CrowdStrike Canada ULC is committed to equal pay for equal work in its compensation practices. The hourly rate for this position is $28 - $35 This is Canadian-based employment, and it is expected that all employees maintain legal entitlement to work in Canada. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process are subject to background checks, including but not limited to criminal record, credit, and/or reference checks.Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:12-21-2025Top Skills
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