Meta is looking for an AI-first Product Security Engineer Intern. Meta's Product Security team focuses on detection, prevention, and mitigation of risk that is inherent in building software through an AI-first lens -- leveraging machine learning, automation, and intelligent systems to revolutionize how we approach vulnerability research and secure software development. Product Security Engineers partner with their engineering and product teams to provide and develop AI-enhanced guidance and tooling that help minimize security and privacy risk for over 3 billion of our users. The scale, diversity, and importance of the products we secure demands an innovative, AI-driven approach -- come help us make life hard for the bad guys using cutting-edge AI! Meta’s Product Security team is hiring security interns focused in the following areas: Web Security: focused on securing web applications/APIs and ensuring we have robust architectural browser protections. Web Security Engineers on Product Security team work on a wide range of projects in PHP, Python, Perl, Ruby, etc. Mobile Security: focused on securing an ecosystem of mobile applications and platform security for Android (Java, Kotlin) and iOS (Swift, Objective-C), including custom hardware devices. If you're passionate about security and leveraging AI to help secure products that billions of people use and trust, come join us at Meta!

Product Security Engineer, Intern Responsibilities

AI-Enhanced Security Reviews: perform manual design and implementation reviews augmented by AI tools for products and services that make up the Meta ecosystem, like Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, and more.

AI-Driven Automated Analysis and Secure Frameworks: build tools leveraging machine learning models for security automation (static and dynamic analysis) and intelligent frameworks that enable Meta to scale security consistently across all products.

AI-Assisted Research and Mitigation: research, develop, and apply mitigations to products using LLMs and other ML tech to identify and prevent vulnerabilities from being exploited.

Security AI Enhancement: contribute to the fine-tuning of AI agents, specifically designed for security use cases, threat detection, and vulnerability assessment.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program and in the process of obtaining a Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science or a related field

Experience with exploiting common web security vulnerabilities

Experience finding vulnerabilities in code (PHP, Ruby, Python, Java, Kotlin, Swift, Objective-C). Knowledge of secure code development

Proven project management and execution skills

Self-motivated and proactive, with ability to identify key areas of focus and take initiative to drive results

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders, fostering collaboration to achieve shared goals

Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Intent to return to full-time degree program after completion of the internship

Preferred Qualifications

Experience writing software that enables security processes with integration of AI/ML capabilities

Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.) applied to security problems

Experience with AI-powered security tools, automated penetration testing, or intelligent threat detection systems

Contributions to the security community (public research, blogging, presentation, open source, etc.) particularly around AI in cybersecurity

Coursework or projects involving AI/ML applications in cybersecurity, anomaly detection, or automated vulnerability discovery

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About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

$7,313/month to $11,293/month + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Product Security Engineer – Intern

Meta

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