Make the internet a safer place
Join the team, turning internet intelligence into real-world security outcomes.
Why Now
We’ve built our reputation on data fidelity other companies can’t match, which is why security teams, governments, and researchers trust us.
Now it’s time to scale while shaping emerging categories. That means you’ll join a proven company, with enough still being built that your work will visibly define what’s to come.
Our Values
Our four values are more than words. They’re active commitments that drive day-to-day decisions and what we look for in our people.
July 2026 Org Health Survey
Your Benefits + Perks
We want to feel that Censys is the right place for you, before you even start working with us. And we want you to know that you’ll be rewarded and looked after — from day one.
Your personal and professional wellbeing matters to Censys. If you want to grow, we’ll help you grow, with all of the encouragement, support, and development you need.
We’ll also take good care of you and yours with benefits and perks that genuinely make life better.
Medical, vision, and dental insurance. Annual wellness credits and access to EAP.
Flexible time off and sick policy. Family leave: 14 weeks’ leave for birthing employees, 6 weeks for non-birthing employees (at 100% pay).
401K employer match.
Annual professional development credit for training and development.
Summer 2027
At Censys, interns work on projects that ship and make a measurable impact. That can mean building fingerprints that expand visibility across more than 15 million installations, conducting research cited by outlets like Cybernews, Security Online, and TipRanks, contributing findings to our State of the Internet Report, or developing new protocol scanners that uncover tens of thousands of previously undiscovered hosts.
Twelve weeks of production-impacting work — a customer-facing feature, an internal tool, or original security research, not a shelved capstone project.
Learn from the engineers and researchers who built the product.
Shipped features, published research, measurable results.
Build, research, and ship work that expands how Censys sees and understands the Internet.
Locations
Our headquarters in Ann Arbor is more than just an office — it’s the birthplace of Censys. Rooted in the innovation of the University of Michigan, Censys was founded from the groundbreaking ZMap research project. Located in the heart of downtown on Main Street, our Ann Arbor office thrives in a city known for its tech-forward mindset, world-class talent, and a strong cybersecurity ecosystem.
Our Los Altos office places Censys at the epicenter of global technology innovation— Silicon Valley. Home to much of the Censys team, this location embodies our vision for cutting-edge cybersecurity. Surrounded by the world’s leading tech minds, our team here is shaping the future of attack surface management, driving research, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in cybersecurity.
Nestled in the tech hub of the Pacific Northwest, our Kirkland office puts Censys at the center of a thriving cybersecurity and cloud innovation ecosystem. Just a stone’s throw from Seattle and major tech giants, this location offers the perfect blend of big ideas and scenic beauty. Our team in Kirkland is focused on advancing internet security, collaborating with top talent, and making a lasting impact in the industry.
Our Tysons Corner office situates Censys in a pivotal location renowned for its proximity to the U.S. federal government and a vibrant ecosystem of defense and technology partners. Tysons is home to numerous federal agencies and leading corporations, making it an ideal environment for impactful cybersecurity initiatives. Joining our team here means collaborating with top professionals and contributing to securing critical national infrastructure
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