What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Operations & Systems Summer Intern position at Trail of Bits?
Who We Are
Founded in 2012 by 3 expert hackers with no investment capital, Trail of Bits is the premier place for security experts to boldly advance security and address technology's newest and most challenging risks. It has helped secure some of the world's most targeted organizations and devices. Our combination of novel research with practical solutions reduces the security risks that our clients face from emerging technologies. Our work helps drive the security industry and the public understanding of the technology underlying our world.
Cybersecurity preparedness is a moving target. Companies like ours are the tip of the spear in the fight against attackers. Our research-based and custom-engineering approach ensures that our client's capabilities are at the forefront of what's available. For companies and technologies that live and die by their security, a proactive, tailored approach is required to keep one step ahead of attackers.
Democratizing security information is essential. As part of our business, we provide ongoing informational support through blogs, whitepapers, newsletters, meetups, and open-source tools. The more the community understands security, the more they'll understand why a company like ours is so unique and valuable.
Role
Are you an ambitious coder with a passion for business strategy and innovation? As our Business Ops & Systems Intern, you will work directly with our CEO at our NY office and become a key driver in transforming our operations. In this high-impact role, you will partner with teams spanning operations, go-to-market, and engineering to create the systems and processes that power our next-generation consulting practice.
We are looking for candidates who can work out of our NYC office. We will provide a housing stipend for those who are not local to the area.
What You May Achieve
Founded in 2012 by 3 expert hackers with no investment capital, Trail of Bits is the premier place for security experts to boldly advance security and address technology's newest and most challenging risks. It has helped secure some of the world's most targeted organizations and devices. Our combination of novel research with practical solutions reduces the security risks that our clients face from emerging technologies. Our work helps drive the security industry and the public understanding of the technology underlying our world.
Cybersecurity preparedness is a moving target. Companies like ours are the tip of the spear in the fight against attackers. Our research-based and custom-engineering approach ensures that our client's capabilities are at the forefront of what's available. For companies and technologies that live and die by their security, a proactive, tailored approach is required to keep one step ahead of attackers.
Democratizing security information is essential. As part of our business, we provide ongoing informational support through blogs, whitepapers, newsletters, meetups, and open-source tools. The more the community understands security, the more they'll understand why a company like ours is so unique and valuable.
Role
Are you an ambitious coder with a passion for business strategy and innovation? As our Business Ops & Systems Intern, you will work directly with our CEO at our NY office and become a key driver in transforming our operations. In this high-impact role, you will partner with teams spanning operations, go-to-market, and engineering to create the systems and processes that power our next-generation consulting practice.
We are looking for candidates who can work out of our NYC office. We will provide a housing stipend for those who are not local to the area.
What You May Achieve
- Collaborate with the CEO and cross-functional teams to identify and eliminate operational inefficiencies
- Define and implement AI-driven strategies to enhance business operations
- Develop and refine tools to automate workflows and improve decision-making
- Research and prototype AI, cybersecurity, and consulting innovations to support company transformation
- Analyze and improve processes across operations, go-to-market, and engineering teams
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
- Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or similar languages) with experience in building software tools or automating processes
- Critical thinking skills to drive efficiency in complex environments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-starter with a passion for AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies
- Demonstrated interest in business operations, strategy, or consulting
- Bonus: Prior experience with AI, cybersecurity, or advanced consulting environments
