Internship: Malicious AI Library Detection F/M

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What youll 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

The candidate can contribute to bring these expertise:

• 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

The internship will be based at the SAP Labs France site where the candidate will join a team dedicated to security testing and open-source software security. The teams primary mission is to empower SAP developers to deliver secure software.

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.

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SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database analytics intelligent technologies and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide we are purpose-driven and future-focused with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries people or platforms we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves.At SAPyou can bring out your best.

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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.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

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