Cybersecurity & AI Research Intern: AI and Software Development

Cybersecurity & AI Research Intern: AI and Software Development

Location:

Princeton, New Jersey (on-site).

Start date:

1 June 2026 (flexible start to 18 Sep 2026). This internship is not offered remotely.

• Engineer and refine LLM-based agents (pure vs. domain-enhanced) to act as autonomous cyber agents. Work on prompt engineering strategies to format network observations for optimal model reasoning.
• Design and implement Model Context Protocols (MCPs) that allow LLMs to interface securely and effectively with external security tools and environments, including software development tasks.
• Build data normalization pipelines to standardize events from heterogeneous sources into a unified schema.
• Define and build benchmark scenarios and evaluate agent performance against these benchmark scenarios.
• Collaborate closely with researchers and engineers across Siemens Research and Predevelopment to align research objectives with real-world applications.
• Present findings in internal reviews and contribute to top‑tier publications or patents.

• Currently enrolled full‑time in a MSc or PhD program in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, computer science, or a related field.
• Strong experience integrating LLMs into workflows (e.g., Lang Chain, Llama Index, or custom agents). Experience building MCP servers is a significant plus.
• Understanding of agent architectures (e.g., ReAct, Chain of Thought) and prompt engineering (formatting observations, injecting domain knowledge).
• Prior exposure to security tools such as Nessus, OpenVAS, Wazuh, Splunk, or similar.
• Understanding of common vulnerability and event log standards a significant plus.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, with experience using frameworks like Tensor Flow, PyTorch, or similar tools.
• Hands‑on experience in Linux environments, including command‑line usage and shell scripting.
• Experience with professional software development tools and workflows, such as Git, Jira, or Git Lab.
• Proficiency in English both written and verbal.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship for the duration of the internship.

• Strong problem‑solving skills with a demonstrated ability to work on complex projects involving mathematical modeling and experimentation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas effectively.

Successful candidates must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with U.S. Export Control Law. U.S. Export Control laws and applicable regulations govern the distribution of strategically important technology. Siemens may require candidates to submit information regarding citizenship status to comply with these laws.

Competitive salary ($32‑$47 per hour), relocation and housing allowances subject to eligibility.