Intern / Master Thesis in: Privacy Enhancing Technologies...

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Driven by a commitment to operations, ongoing innovation, and open collaboration, we have established a competitive ICT portfolio of end-to-end solutions in Telecom and enterprise networks, Devices and Cloud technology and services. 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 197,000 employees, Huawei is committed to develop the future information society and build a Better Connected World.

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

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 an

Intern / Master Thesis Student in: Privacy Enhancing Technologies and Data Security (m/f/d)

Your mission

• Analyze data security risks of target application scenarios.

• Support the development of data security solutions.

• Implement proofs of concept for data security solutions.

• Improve the data security engineering process as well as the data security-by-design concept.

• Document the findings and contribute to the writing of research articles.

Your areas of expertise

• Currently enrolled as a Bachelor or Master Student in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics.

• Good programming skills in Java/C/C++/Python/Rust.

• Excellent ability to work in a team and communication skills.

• Proactive and self-motivating character as well as the willingness to take initiatives and to be responsible for your project.

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

• Coursework or seminars in cryptography, cryptographic protocols, or provable security is a plus.

• Practical experience with cryptographic libraries and the implementation of cryptographic protocols is a plus.

• Rudimentary knowledge of post-quantum secure cryptographic primitives is a plus.
  

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Benefits

• Our culture is characterized by innovative power and team spirit as well as the intensive exchange of knowledge and experience within our global network.

• Self-responsible work in a competent, motivated and constantly growing team.

• We offer you a competitive compensation package and a broad range of training opportunities. Many online and face-to-face training programs.

If you are enthusiastic in shaping Huawei’s Research Center in Düsseldorf together with a multicultural team of highly skilled Engineers and Researchers, feel free to contact us. Driving future technologies focused on the customer experience is our main mission. Apply now!

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