Intern - Cryptography Protocols

The Data Protection Lab , based in Düsseldorf, develops practical cryptographic technologies focusing on data integrity and confidentiality. To support our research activities, we are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated students. In this role, the student will contribute to the development of applied cryptographic solutions for data security, work on real-world industrial challenges, and help improve the security of our current and future products and services.

Join us as a

Intern - Cryptography Protocols (m/f/d)

Your mission

• Implementing and testing cryptographic protocols

• Writing technical documents

• Other assistance work

Your areas of expertise

• Currently enrolled as a Bachelor or Master Student in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

• Familiarity with C/CPP and/or Rust, and Linux system. Ability to independently program and debug

• Good skill in technical writing

• Ability to read academic literature in computer science and IETF protocol standards

• Proficiency in using LaTeX

• Having taken courses in cryptography or cryptography-related mathematics is a plus

• Experience in using cryptographic libraries in project programming, or having written cryptographic libraries or cryptography-related applications is a plus

• Familiarity with other programming languages, including but not limited to Python and Java is welcome

• Experience in application development and familiarity with technologies such as Docker is a plus

• Proficiency in written and spoken English language

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Your rewards of working here

• 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.

Please send your application and CV (incl. cover letter and reference letters) in English.

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Our ICT solutions, products and services are used in more than 170 countries and regions, serving over one-third of the world's population. With 208,000 employees, Huawei is committed to develop the future information society and build a Better Connected World.