Research Intern

Research Intern - Cryptography and Applications

Research Internships at Microsoft provide a dynamic environment for research car...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

6710.00 - 13270.00 USD / Month

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Engineering or a related STEM field
Background in cryptography with a strong understanding of tradeoff and countermeasures
Familiarity with hardware RTL development (Verilog/VHDL), validation and side channel analysis using FPGAs
Ability to use AI to develop testbench and tests for validation

Job Responsibility

Engage early with their mentors to clearly formulate a plan of work for the 12 weeks of the Research Internship
Clearly and frequently document and communicate their progress, adjusting the plan as the project evolves
Show initiative and think unconventionally to derive creative and innovative solutions

Fulltime

The Cryptography Research group at MongoDB does cutting edge research in cryptog...

Location

United States , New York City

Salary:

120000.00 - 173000.00 USD / Year

MongoDB

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

In the process of receiving a Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related fields
Exceptional Bachelor’s students will be considered as well
Research experience in one or more of the following areas: Formal verification in cryptography (e.g., symbolic modeling and verification of cryptographic protocols)
Systems side-channel attacks or systems security research
Trusted execution environments
Have at least one publication (or preprint)
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Job Responsibility

Internships in the Cryptography group typically include a mix of design and implementation depending on the project
Contribute to projects where you can Make it Matter - your meaningful work will see the light of day

What we offer

Personalized Mentorship: Pair up with a Research Mentor, a Program Advisor from the Early Talent Recruitment Team, and an Employee Resource Group (ERG) Guide to foster your growth
Career Coaching Sessions: Access to a tailored learning and development program designed uniquely for interns’ personal and professional development
Work-Life Harmony: Embrace 'Bloom for Interns' with access to mental health benefits, paid time off, free lunch, and more
Exclusive Networking: Attend 'Speaker Series' and 'Roundtables' to connect with our executives and departmental leaders
Vibrant Community: Build connections with fellow interns and join after-work social events, virtual gatherings, and local city activities to create connections and friendships
Relocation Support: Financial assistance and a commuting stipend to allow you to comfortably settle into your new location
equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings

Security Engineer, Application Security

Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our huma...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

150000.00 - 350000.00 USD / Year

Figure

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in several of the following application security domains: penetration testing, vulnerability research, security assessment, secure coding practices, security architecture & design, hardware security
Strong software engineering (not scripting or automation) skills in C/C++, Rust, Golang, Python or similar
Experience with securing embedded systems, including secure boot, secure identity, OTA, or others
Solid foundation in web security, mobile security, or cryptography
Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders whilst prioritizing tasks and work independently under minimal supervision.
BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent years of experience in a related technical field
3+ years of experience in the field of application security or related security role
Passion for learning and helping others
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail

Job Responsibility

Conduct security assessments of applications, embedded systems, back-end services, and business integrations, as well as build tooling for a secure development lifecycle
Design technical solutions to mitigate security weaknesses on the robot and our service stack. Work with teams across the company to implement them.
Build frameworks and systems to prevent classes of vulnerabilities
Hunt for vulnerabilities and insecure coding patterns on our product stack (backend services and robot internal systems)
Be a champion for security and user privacy

Fulltime

Senior Product Security Low-Level Researcher

As a Product Security Low-Level Researcher at Island, you will focus on deep tec...

Location

Israel , Tel Aviv

Salary:

Not provided

Island

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong understanding of operating system internals, kernel architectures, or driver development (Linux, Windows, macOS, or mobile OSes)
Hands-on experience with low-level programming in C/C++, Rust, or assembly
scripting experience (e.g., Python) for tooling and automation
Background in kernel vulnerability research, driver auditing, exploit development, or advanced reverse engineering
Deep familiarity with low-level vulnerability classes (e.g., UAF, race conditions, logic bugs, privilege escalation, sandbox and isolation bypasses)
Experience with kernel debuggers, fuzzers, emulation, or virtualization-based analysis frameworks
Strong curiosity and research mindset, with a passion for understanding systems at their lowest layers and breaking assumptions they rely on

Job Responsibility

Low-Level Vulnerability Research: Research and discover vulnerabilities in operating system kernels, drivers, system services, virtualization layers, and low-level system components relevant to Island’s execution and trust boundaries
Kernel & OS Internals Analysis: Analyze kernel subsystems (memory management, scheduling, IPC, filesystems, networking) and OS security primitives to identify design flaws, logic bugs, and exploitation opportunities
Exploit Development & Validation: Develop proof-of-concept exploits for kernel- and driver-level issues to validate impact, assess exploitability, and inform mitigation strategies
Security Testing & Tooling: Design and build custom tooling for kernel fuzzing, syscall/interface testing, driver analysis, and low-level instrumentation across supported platforms
Cryptography & Trust Mechanisms: Assess the implementation and usage of cryptographic primitives, key management, secure boot, attestation, and hardware-backed security features, identifying weaknesses or misuse patterns
Threat Modeling at the System Level: Collaborate with architects, platform engineers, and the Product Security Lead to model threats across privilege boundaries, boot chains, isolation mechanisms, and OS-level integrations
Research Enablement & Knowledge Sharing: Track emerging exploitation techniques, kernel research, and advanced persistent threat tradecraft
contribute findings to internal playbooks, design guidance, and long-term security strategy

Manager, Cyber Product Owner

Capital One is seeking a product owner to help deliver game-changing cybersecuri...

Location

United States , McLean; Plano; Richmond; New York

Salary:

179400.00 - 245600.00 USD / Year

Capital One

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
At least 4 years of experience working in cybersecurity or information technology
At least 3 years of experience in digital product management
At least 1 years of experience in cryptography

Job Responsibility

Communicate the delivery roadmap to our technology teams by inspiring the team through the product vision
Clearly articulate and advocate target persona, customer benefit, and value of features across teams
Leverage technical knowledge and skills on how systems work and how code is built to effectively support engineering teams in delivering value
Utilize strong background in PKI, encryption algorithms, data protection products and practices in public cloud and customer research and insights to represent the voice of the customer to the engineering team(s)
Incorporate design thinking and analytics to inform product design
Actively participate in research or design sessions for new features and new cryptographic domains like post quantum cryptography
Contribute to the development of a healthy product backlog, collaborating with the Product Manager, Engineering, and Solution Architects to break down business epics, document user stories (to also include things like addressing technical debt, SRE, etc.), design details and comprehensive acceptance criteria
Lead internal backlog refinement sessions to refine cyber and customer intent, prepare business epics and stories for technical breakdown and planning, and ensure requirements are well understood by the engineering teams
Prioritize the Product Backlog to maximize business and customer outcomes by balancing technical and non-technical aspects while also incorporating cyber and operational risk reduction outcomes and activities
Act as a technical advisor to the product manager, engineering, and other stakeholders

What we offer

Performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI)
comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits

Fulltime

New

Software Engineer - Quantum Security

Wells Fargo is seeking a Software Engineer – Quantum Security to support the eva...

Location

United States , Chandler; Charlotte

Salary:

Not provided

Wells Fargo

Expiration Date

May 29, 2026

Requirements

2+ years of software engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C/C++, Go, or Rust)
Familiarity with cryptographic concepts (e.g., asymmetric/symmetric encryption, key management, hashing)
Experience writing and executing unit, integration, or performance tests
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and DevOps practices

Job Responsibility

Support the testing, validation, and operational readiness of post‑quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum security solutions across lab, pilot, and pre‑production environments
Assist with onboarding, configuration, and ongoing support of tools used by the Quantum Security team
Assist in the coordination and execution of structured evaluations of vendor solutions and emerging technologies, supporting testing activities and analysis with a focus on usability, performance, and operational fit within enterprise environments
Partner closely with vendors and sourcing teams to evaluate quantum‑safe solutions through hands‑on testing, product walkthroughs, and technical due diligence
Provide input into vendor selection, procurement decisions, and integration planning
Assist with documenting research findings, contributing to invention disclosures, and supporting patent‑related efforts by capturing technical details, use cases, and differentiators of quantum security innovations, and tracking team submissions
Produce clear, actionable documentation on evaluations, implementation considerations, risks, and recommendations to support decision‑making by security, architecture, and leadership teams
Enhance day‑to‑day team operations by improving processes, documentation standards, and testing approaches
Develop reusable templates, scripts, and lightweight tools to streamline evaluations and vendor onboarding
Collaborate with architects, cryptographers, risk, legal, and procurement stakeholders to ensure alignment across technology, compliance, and sourcing activities

Fulltime

Cyber Security Research Placement

Ready to protect a global aerospace leader from the world's most sophisticated c...

Location

United Kingdom , Newport

Salary:

23400.00 GBP / Year

Airbus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Studying towards a degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Computing, or equivalent
Passed modules in any of the following or similar: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cryptography, Data Science, Secure Software Development, Risk Management, Cybersecurity Law, Security Architecture, Cybersecurity of Operational Technology (OT) / SCADA, Cloud Security, Network Security, Offensive & Defensive Security, and/or Security Monitoring
Technical report writing
Research (e.g. Searching for and distilling information, note taking, problem solving, critical thinking, communicating results, time management)
Operating Systems (e.g. Linux, Windows, Android)
Networking (e.g. Routing and Switching, VLANs, firewalls)
Protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, MODBUS, Profinet, CIP, S7, Zigbee, CANBUS, Bluetooth)
Common Cyber Security Tools (e.g. Wireshark, Nmap, Nessus, Splunk, Metasploit, Burp Suite etc.)
Data Science / Analytics
AI, machine learning, LLMs, Neural networks, and unsupervised machine learning such as clustering and anomaly detection

Job Responsibility

Contribute to ongoing and new research projects
Learn about the complex and upcoming needs of a large organisation
Work with a range of teams within the business to develop new innovations
Collaborate with universities and academics across the world
Get involved in scouting the market for new cybersecurity technologies and assessing their capabilities
Write internal technical reports and contribute to papers published at leading cybersecurity conferences
And potentially travel to other Airbus sites, events and academic conferences across Europe
Conduct research into new tools and technologies
Build and test innovative prototypes
Produce technical reports to communicate findings

What we offer

35 hours per week
Flexible working hours
Half day Fridays
25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Fulltime

Pki Engineer

Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just suppo...

Location

United Kingdom , Belfast

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Senior level experience in cryptography
Experience with commercial Ca products and/or certificate management systems is a plus
Working with Trust Providers is a plus
Understanding of Microsoft Windows operating systems
Understanding of Linux
Understanding of cryptographic protocols
Programming Experience in JAVA or C
Programming in Python
Knowledge of Crypto Libraries (Bouncy Castle)
Sound security engineering principles as background to understanding the inner workings of the systems and controls that form an enterprise security ecosystem

Job Responsibility

Research cryptographic protocols, develop crypto solutions at the enterprise level, which will include working on PKI architectures with main focus on certificate management automation
Work with all disciplines, engineers, and operational product owners to integrate PKI and certificate management related technologies with Citi platforms to protect and manage the cryptography of mission critical systems
Perform product evaluation, testing and certification of PKI and Crypto technologies
Ensure that all security products meet or exceed Citi internal and regulatory requirements
Provide occasional 4th level support for the product toolset
Produce documentation of processes and procedures for the usage of the product
Follow the Technology Development Life Cycle in the development of all security tools

What we offer

27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
A discretional annual performance related bonus
Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
Access to an array of learning and development resources

Fulltime

Research Intern - Cryptography

Microsoft Corporation

Location:
United States , Redmond

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
April 01, 2026

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