Internship: Malicious Ai Library Detection F/m

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**What you'll do**

In recent years, the integration of AI libraries into software has become increasingly common, providing powerful capabilities such as data analysis, predictive modeling, and automated decision-making. However, alongside these benefits, the potential risks of integrating malicious AI libraries pose significant threats to software security and integrity.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to assist in developing a scanner that detects malicious AI libraries in source code. This internship offers an opportunity to work with our experienced software development and cybersecurity teams, gaining hands-on experience in AI, software integration, and security measures.

Key objectives:

- Research and identify characteristics of malicious AI libraries, developing a comprehensive understanding of how they can be integrated with legitimate software systems.
- Collaborate with the cybersecurity team to analyze existing detection mechanisms and devise effective strategies for spotting malicious AI code.
- Develop and test a scanner tool that successfully identifies and flags suspicious AI libraries within source code.
- Suggest improvements to current software integration practices to safeguard against malicious activities.
- Document findings and maintain records of detected issues, resolutions, and recommendations.
- Attend team meetings and provide progress updates on the development of the scanner tool.

**What you bring**
- Technical
- Strong programming skills in Python
- Strong knowledge for Github management and API usage
- Familiarity with AI hosting platforms like Huggingface
- Familiarity with RegExp execution
- Security knowledge
- AI vulnerability awareness
- Dependency analysis knowledge

**Meet your team**

**Duration**: 6 months

**Start date**: September 2025

INTERNSHIP _In accordance with the French legislation, for any duration over 2 months, this internship is paid in line with the SAP gratification grid._

**Bring out your best**

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SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.

**EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability**:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Requisition ID: 429640 | Work Area: Software-Development Operations | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Limited Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.