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Google PhD Residency - Platform Software - Threat analysis, offensive security in Mountain View, California
PhD Residency - Platform Software - Threat analysis, offensive security
Internship
Virtual
X is Alphabet’s moonshot factory where uncomfortably ambitious, world-changing ideas are developed and taken out into the world. X projects have the potential to transform the lives of billions of people and make the world a radically better place. For X to be successful, we have to repeatedly turn breakthrough technology ideas into products that solve large problems in the world, and create meaningful businesses for Alphabet.
THE FOUNDATION OF AN AMAZING JOURNEY
Our goal at X is to make the world a radically better place. In order to do that we seek fresh unexpected perspectives, from different fields, and that’s why we’re excited about you.
Life here isn’t easy, but it’s fun. We’re trying to build things most people can’t even imagine, and we’re doing it with the hope of making a huge, positive impact on the world.You’ll be embedded into a moonshot project, where you’ll partner with team members to solve key challenges.
This isn’t your ordinary internship. You’ll be positively challenged and pushed professionally, in ways that you may have never experienced. If this excites you - keep reading.
DURING YOUR INTERNSHIP YOU CAN EXPECT:
To be placed on one of our confidential or public X projects
To get paid competitively and with Google benefits
To be part of a lively community of other Interns and Residents
To addend colloquium and discussions with team leads from across Google, DeepMind and external organizations
DETAILS:
Due to Covid-19, internships are held remotely through 2021
Laptops and equipment will be provided
Duration: a flexible 4 mo. to 1 year program based on project team needs and your availability.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be enrolled in an academic program and working towards completing a PhD degree
WHAT YOU'LL BE WORKING ON:
Collaborate with SW engineering team to verify full-stack threat model
Extend to “managed by Google” model and generate a security report.
Automation and/or advanced techniques.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
Completed coursework in networking, operating systems, compilers, algorithms, computer architecture
Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages, including but not limited to: python, C/C++, golang
Experience with cryptography, networking protocols, Linux
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Open-source projects that demonstrate relevant skills and/or publications in relevant conferences and journals
Background in number theory, Galois Field cryptography
Familiarity with ARM Assembly
At X, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at:x-accommodation-request@x.team.
