Working Student – IT Security Specialist

If you’re excited about where AI and security meet, we’d love to hear from you.

How you’ll make an impact :

• Support the evaluation, security testing, and risk assessment of AI and machine learning tools and AI-driven product features.
• Help monitor AI-powered features for threats such as prompt injection, data leakage, and model misuse.
• Assist in researching emerging AI security threats, attack techniques, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to internal guidelines and documentation for the secure use of AI tools.
• Create, test, and review AI skills and MCP (Model Context Protocol) configurations for secure internal use.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Data, and Security colleagues on AI-related security initiatives.

What you’ll need to thrive:

• Currently enrolled at a German university (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung required).
• Studying computer science, IT security, or a related field, with a genuine interest in how AI systems can be attacked, misused, or secured.
• A basic understanding of security fundamentals such as common vulnerabilities, threat modeling, or secure system design; familiarity with the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications or basic scripting (e.g. Python) is a plus.
• A genuine learning mindset: you approach challenges with curiosity, seek out feedback, and continuously look for ways to develop and grow.
• A performance mindset: you set ambitious goals for yourself and have the determination and resilience to follow through and achieve them.
• An open and curious mindset toward AI tools: you’ve experimented with LLMs or AI assistants and enjoy exploring how they can enhance your work, and how they can be broken.

Not ticking every box? We still want to hear from you. Apply, tell us what motivates you, and you could be a great match—now or in the future. Your application does not need to include a photo.

Recruiting process for this student position:

• Step 1: Asynchronous video interview
• Step 2: Technical interview with the team

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What you can look forward to

As you grow, so do we.

This is why at trivago, we prioritize your development, offer personalized coaching through Nilo, and provide workshops, educational meetups, conferences, free online learning courses, and access to a fully-equipped campus library.

Life happens.

We offer self-determined vacation (with a minimum of 25 vacation days), flexible working hours, up to 2 work from home days weekly. Additionally you can work remotely from a different location, within Germany or selected countries abroad for up to 20 days per year. You also get free access to the Heycare platform for personalized nanny assistance, and an on-campus kids room.

Enjoy your office days.

Use your daily canteen budget to share lunch with colleagues in our canteen, help yourself to complimentary snacks and drinks in our kitchens, choose from a variety of fitness options with our on-site gym, sports classes, and Urban Sports Club membership, and enjoy the comfort of ergonomic desks and focused work areas.

Thank you for considering a career at trivago! Our commitment to fostering an inclusive and enriching environment for all talents is at the heart of what we do. We understand that embarking on a new job opportunity is a blend of excitement and curiosity. Should any questions arise before you apply, feel free to reach out to us at . Join us in our mission to make a positive impact on global travel, w e look forward to your application!

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Posted Nov 01, 2026