Graphics Security Research Intern

Beschreibung:

Job Description

The Core Graphics and AI IP organization is responsible for delivering industry-leading GPU IP (3D, media, display, compute) to all of (COMPANY NAME)'s business units and their market segments, including for the client, high-performance computing and AI, and edge computing. Core Graphics and AI IP is also responsible for the development of specialized IP for the NPU (neural processing unit) and AI model deployment across (COMPANY NAME)'s hardware for the AI PC. Additionally, all aspects of client graphics engineering and management of the (COMPANY NAME) Arc graphics portfolio and business is included within the purview of Core Graphics and AI IP.

Embedded within CGAI, the Graphics Security Research team is responsible for developing custom tools and capabilities to uncover security vulnerabilities and to work with the various development teams on mitigating internally as well as externally found security vulnerabilities. Our team works across many domains, supporting both integrated as well as discrete graphics, Windows and Linux, HW/SW/FW for all the vertical components (media, 3d, compute, display, kmd).

For this internship, the primary task would be piloting the use of memory safe languages in our embedded firmware running on Risc-V microcontrollers. We would target an existing kernel that is currently written in C and re-write it in Rust. We would expect to perform validation and performance testing to provide to the development team to prove effectiveness and demonstrate potential benefits.

The ideal candidate will exhibit the following traits:
- High attention to detail and solid communication/presentation skills to internal and external audiences
- Good cross-functional teamwork
- Excellent problem-solving skills

Qualifications

We are looking for someone passionate about security with familiarity in modern research techniques that is interested in graphics. For this specific internship, experience with Rust and/or Risc-V architecture/programming is desired, however candidates that are pursuing a career in security will be prioritized.

This position is not eligible for (COMPANY NAME) immigration sponsorship.

Minimum qualifications:

You should be pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline, ideally with a focus on security.

3+ months of academic/project or work experience in:

- Git/github and understanding of general source control management best practices.
- Firmware programming, ideally in both C and Rust.

Preferred experience:

- Understanding of security research activities, fuzzing, pen testing, threat modeling etc.
- Understanding of Agile development practices.
- In depth knowledge of Rust and C.
- Experience with Risc-V microcontrollers.
- Familiarity with QEMU, Zephyr RTOS, or similar.
- Knowledge of Graphics, Media and Display architecture.

Inside this Business Group

The Client Computing Group (CCG) is responsible for driving business strategy and product development for (COMPANY NAME)'s PC products and platforms, spanning form factors such as notebooks, desktops, 2 in 1s, all in ones. Working with our partners across the industry, we intend to deliver purposeful computing experiences that unlock people's potential - allowing each person use our products to focus, create and connect in ways that matter most to them. As the largest business unit at (COMPANY NAME), CCG is investing more heavily in the PC, ramping its capabilities even more aggressively, and designing the PC experience even more deliberately, including delivering a predictable cadence of leadership products. As a result, we are able to fuel innovation across (COMPANY NAME), providing an important source of IP and scale, as well as help the company deliver on its purpose of enriching the lives of every person on earth.

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US $40,000.00-$108,000.00 (Hourly Role)
*Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience

Working Model

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned (COMPANY NAME) site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change