Software Security Research Intern
HP · Bristol, United Kingdom · 5mo ago
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We are looking for candidates to join a 6-month internship with theHP Security Labbased in Bristol, UK,toresearch the future of security technologies and techniques to make computing devices more secure for users and enterprises alike.
This internship is an exciting opportunity to participate in world-class researchandexperience how industrial research is conducted to deliver customer value within the collaborative culture at HP. As a company,HP is dedicated to attracting diverse talent from all backgrounds and ethnicity.
During your internship, you will work within across-disciplinaryteam creating new and innovative technologies for securing endpoint devices and infrastructures from the cloud to the edge. The team is researching security and privacy concepts ranging from supply chain security, through advanced cryptographic protocols leveraging trusted hardware and firmware co-design, to security principles and architectures foredge basedAI applications. There will be a variety of projects which can be matched to your skill sets, and you will work with researchers and technologists in the business units to design, prototype, and demonstrate the feasibility and value of your work.
Join us in our office in the heart of the bustling Bristol city centre, within walking distance from the old town cafes and restaurants, in the middle of the city’s thriving startup and academic tech ecosystem. We are looking for curious and creative research-minded individuals who enjoy teamwork, have an excellent grounding in computer science and engineering, theory and practice, and are relentlessly excited to have impact and lead with innovation to solve real world challenges.
A salary shall be paid to interns.
Responsibilities
- Develop understanding of state of the art in the relevant areas of research
- Navigate uncertainties in the research while working with the team to identify novel technological paths
- Work with the research team to design a solution which addresses the limitations of the existing approaches,and alsobe able to progress the research
- Demonstrate feasibility of solution (e.g., paper, prototype, etc.)
Mandatory skills and experience required
Studying towards a Doctoral, Master’s, or possibly a Bachelor’s university degree in the relevant topics
Knowledge and practical experience in programming (e.g. some of C, C++, Python, C#, Rust, Go)
Practical experience developingapplications, OS, and / or firmware
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Keen to learn and able to progress on live projects as part of a team or independently
Additional desirable skills and experience
DevOps tools (git, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes)
Trusted computing (Trusted Platform Modules), digital signatures, and public key infrastructures
Cryptography and practical experience of cryptography libraries
Experience in, or knowledge of, machine learning solution architectures including Large Language Models (LLMs)
Strong software engineering skills
Embedded Systems
Experience in or knowledge of cloud computing (AWS/Azure) and distributed systems
About HP
At HP, you’ll have a chance to create tools, technology, and solutions that reshape the way the world works in the future. If you’re looking to join a company that allows you to connect with a network of professionals eager to support you in doing your best work, we want to talk to you. Our legendary culture guides every employee toward success—fostering collaboration and driving innovation.
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When you join HP, you’re joining a company that believes every voice matters and that we all deserve a seat at the table. From the boardroom to factory floor, we create a culture where everyone is respected and where people can be themselves. You will be part of a global laboratory where different perspectives and experiences will help you solve problems in new ways. This is where you can build a long and wide-ranging career.
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HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).
Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.
For more information, review HP’sEEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"