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Internship Exploit Developer Jobs in Washington, DC

Battelle

Test Engineer II

Chantilly, VA · On-site

... and internships • Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Secret security clearance • ... exploit mitigation, or system hardening concepts • Active Secret or higher security clearance ...

Battelle Memorial Institute

Test Engineer II

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$115K - $147K/yr

... internships * Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Secret security clearance * Strong ... Interest in cybersecurity, exploit mitigation, or system hardening concepts * Active Secret or ...

Battelle

Test Engineer II

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$115K - $147K/yr

... internships * Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Secret security clearance * Strong ... Interest in cybersecurity, exploit mitigation, or system hardening concepts * Active Secret or ...

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How much do internship exploit developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship exploit developer in Washington, DC is $25.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.96 and $27.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Exploit Developer vs Penetration Tester?

AspectInternship Exploit DeveloperPenetration Tester
CredentialsBasic cybersecurity knowledge, possibly some certifications like OSCP or CEHAdvanced certifications like OSCP, CEH, or CISSP often preferred
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, focused on developing exploit code and understanding vulnerabilitiesProfessional security assessments, testing network and application security
Industry UsageEntry-level role in cybersecurity, often in security firms or tech companiesSecurity consulting firms, corporate security teams, government agencies

While both roles involve understanding vulnerabilities, an Internship Exploit Developer primarily focuses on creating and testing exploits during an internship, whereas a Penetration Tester conducts comprehensive security assessments to identify and fix vulnerabilities in a professional capacity.

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Skillbridge Internships

Skillbridge Internships

Clarity Innovations

Herndon, VA

Other

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Role
Skillbridge interns have made notable contributions to a variety of Clarity teams, our customers, and the war-fighter. Many have successfully transitioned to fulltime employment with us. We are proud to provide these internships, and they will remain an important component of Clarity's overall mission of excellence. As a cyber security engineering firm, we can provide meaningful internships in the following disciplines: Software Engineering, Devops Engineering, CNO Software Development, Vulnerability Research, Software Testing, Information Assurance, and Program/Project Management.

Responsibilities
  • Embed into one of our high-functioning teams supporting a national security endeavor.
  • At the end of your internship, present to your team and other stakeholders in the company, a summary of skills and lessons learned, as well as accomplishments.
  • As you are able, engage in CCG's culture that breaks out of the 9 to 5 bubble; socialize with colleagues, seek mentors, encourage your team, and otherwise take full advantage of the fascinating people, technology, and mission we are offering you as a CCG Skillbridge Intern.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Only active duty servicemembers are eligible for Skillbridge Internships.
Preferred Experience
  • Software Development: Primary languages used at CCG include C/C++, Python, Go, and Rust.
  • Devops: Apply software dev principles to platform & infrastructure orchestration (cloud and on-prem): Python, K8s, CI/CD, Ansible, Terraform, etc.
  • CNO Development - Python, C, network fundamentals, and VR/RE concepts.
  • Vulnerability Research - Reverse engineering and exploit development on embedded and mobile devices.
  • QA/Test - Test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures; both manual and automated.
  • Information Assurance: RMF, ATO artifacts, 8570 Compliance (certs).
  • Program/Project Management: Technical background; cyber domain.

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