Security Research Intern

About This Role

• This position requires candidates to upload a resume in English; you are welcome to upload multiple versions of your resume if you prefer but an English version of your resume will be required to be considered for this position.
• We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Security Research Intern to join our hardware development team.
• In this role, you will support the security assurance of systems-on-a-chip (SoCs), working closely with experienced engineers throughout the hardware secure development lifecycle.
• This internship offers hands-on exposure to real-world hardware design challenges in a collaborative and fast-paced engineering environment.
• Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Secure Design and Development Review: Review and validate the design, development, and implementation of Intel's hardware and software products and services to ensure they are secure by design.
• Threat and Vulnerability Assessment: Conduct comprehensive threat assessments, design security components, and perform vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
• Innovative Problem Solving: Utilize formal education, judgment, and formal processes to develop innovative solutions to complex security problems.
• Proof-of-Concepts and Prototypes: Perform research to define boundaries and create proof-of-concepts or prototypes for new ideas/exploits.
• The ideal candidate should show the following behavioral traits: Eagerness to learn and apply new technical concepts.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for assigned tasks.
• Willing to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proactive, organized in order to manage multiple tasks.
• Open to feedback and continuous improvement.
• Excellent team player.
• What You Will Learn Practical experience in hardware design and development processes.
• Hands-on exposure to real hardware systems and engineering tools.
• Fundamentals of hardware validation, debugging, and testing.
• How to collaborate within cross-functional engineering teams.
• Industry best practices for documentation, quality, and design reviews.