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Praetorian

Offensive Security Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

... experience or relevant internships in cybersecurity, startups, or high-tech environments ... CVEs), exploit development , or open-source offsec projects . Familiarity with AI prompt ...

Battelle

Junior Test Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

Battelle delivers when others can't, conducting research and development, managing national ... and internships • Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Secret security clearance • ...

Battelle

Test Engineer II

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Battelle delivers when others can't, conducting research and development, managing national ... and internships • Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Secret security clearance • ...

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How much do internship exploit development jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship exploit development in the United States is $17.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectInternship Exploit DevelopmentPenetration Tester
CredentialsBasic cybersecurity knowledge, possibly some certifications like OSCP or CEHAdvanced certifications like OSCP, CEH, or CISSP often preferred
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, learning-focused, often in cybersecurity firms or tech companiesProfessional environment, conducting security assessments for clients or organizations
Industry UsageEntry-level role, often part of training programs or internshipsFull-time role, with responsibilities including vulnerability assessments and security testing

Internship Exploit Development involves learning to create and test exploits in a controlled environment, often as part of an internship. Penetration Testers perform comprehensive security assessments, utilizing exploit development skills to identify vulnerabilities in real-world systems. While both roles require knowledge of exploits, penetration testers have a broader scope and more advanced credentials, making them more experienced security professionals.

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Infographic showing various Internship Exploit Development job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,436 per year, or $17 per hour.
Skillbridge Internships

Skillbridge Internships

Clarity Innovations

Herndon, VA

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Re-posted 5 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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