Intern/Master Thesis Student - System/OS Security

Huawei's Heisenberg Research Center in Munich is responsible for advanced technology research, architectural development, design and strategic engineering of our products.

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Intern/Master Thesis Student - System/OS Security (m/f/d)

Your mission

We're looking for curious and driven individuals to join our research team. This is a fantastic opportunity to dive deep into the world of system security, alongside experienced mentors and fellow researchers. You'll get hands-on experience and contribute to real-world security solutions.

• Study and conduct research on cutting-edge security technologies in areas such as access control, operating system security, and system security, including hardware-based security mechanisms for CPUs, GPUs, and specialized accelerators.
• Cooperate with OS experts, renowned professors and talented students, delivering technical reports and Proof of Concepts (PoCs).
• Propose new ideas for real-world system security problems to ensure resistance to attacks and recovery from potential compromise under guidance of senior researchers.
• Publish your findings in top security conferences.

• Student Status: You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD program in computer science, computer engineering (computer architecture), cyber security, AI security or related areas.
• OS Basics: You have a solid foundational understanding of how operating systems work (be it Linux, macOS, Android, iOS, or HarmonyOS).
• System Understanding: You have a basic understanding of computer architecture and are interested in going deeper.
• Programming: You have solid experience in C or C++.
• Communication: You are fluent in written and spoken English.
• Mindset: You have a team-work spirit, the capability to learn quickly and independently as well as a hands-on, can-do attitude.

• Our culture is characterized by innovative power and team spirit as well as the intensive exchange of knowledge and experience within our global network.
• We offer healthy meals ranging from traditional Chinese to western delicacies in our famous company canteen.
• To keep your development ongoing, you will find a broad range of training opportunities. Many online and face-to-face training programs incl. language courses in German and Mandarin.
• Our diverse and welcoming environment is shaped by different backgrounds and around 40 individual nationalities.
• Self-responsible work in a competent, motivated and constantly growing team.