Security Research Intern

## About the Role This position requires candidates to upload a resume in English; you are welcome to upload multiple versions of your resume if you prefer but an English version of your resume will be required to be considered for this position. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Security Research Intern to join our hardware development team. In this role, you will support the security assurance of systems-on-a-chip (SoCs), working closely with experienced engineers throughout the hardware secure development lifecycle. This internship offers hands-on exposure to real-world hardware design challenges in a collaborative and fast-paced engineering environment. ## Responsibilities - Secure Design and Development Review: Review and validate the design, development, and implementation of Intel's hardware and software products and services to ensure they are secure by design. - Threat and Vulnerability Assessment: Conduct comprehensive threat assessments, design security components, and perform vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate potential security risks. - Innovative Problem Solving: Utilize formal education, judgment, and formal processes to develop innovative solutions to complex security problems. - Proof-of-Concepts and Prototypes: Perform research to define boundaries and create proof-of-concepts or prototypes for new ideas/exploits. ## Requirements - Pursuing a Bachelor's in Electronics or Electrical Engineering or equivalent (at least 1 year remaining as an active student). - 6+ months of experience programming in Python. - 6+ months of experience in Computer Architecture. - Intermediate to advanced English level. - Must have unrestricted, permanent right to work in Mexico (this role is not eligible for visa or immigration sponsorship). ## Nice to Have - Focused experience in Intel Computer Architecture. - Experience in Python for testing and AI. - Experience in Ethical Software hacking. - Experience in Hardware Description Language. ## What You Will Learn - Practical experience in hardware design and development processes. - Hands-on exposure to real hardware systems and engineering tools. - Fundamentals of hardware validation, debugging, and testing. - How to collaborate within cross-functional engineering teams. - Industry best practices for documentation, quality, and design reviews. ## Behavioral Traits - Eagerness to learn and apply new technical concepts. - Strong sense of ownership and accountability for assigned tasks. - Willing to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. - Proactive, organized in order to manage multiple tasks. - Open to feedback and continuous improvement. - Excellent team player.