Internship: Malicious AI Library Detection F/M

Job Description

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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

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 team’s primary mission is to empower SAP developers to deliver secure software.

Duration: 6 months

Start date: March 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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