PhD Student - System Security/OS Security (m/f/d)

• Huawei's Heisenberg Research Center in Munich is responsible for advanced technology research, architectural development, design and strategic engineering of our products.
• Join us as a
• PhD Student - System/OS Security (m/f/d)
• Your mission

• Investigate and conduct cutting-edge research in areas such as access control, privilege management, operating system security, and system security, including hardware-based security mechanisms for CPUs, GPUs, and specialized accelerators.
• Identify and formalize challenges and deficiencies of state-of-the-art approaches.
• Design, develop and optimize Proof of Concepts and support their integration into Huawei’s products.
• Work closely with domain experts, renowned professors and talented students, and deliver research results, publishing at top conferences.
• Conduct collaborations with research institutions and universities.

Your areas of expertise

• You have recently completed or will soon complete your master’s studies in computer science, computer engineering, AI security, cybersecurity, or related area.
• Deep understanding and experience in at least one security area such as access control, OS security, system security, code analysis, cryptography, etc.
• Good knowledge on operating systems and the inner workings of a kernel, alongside experience with Linux, macOS, HarmonyOS, iOS or Android.
• Alternatively, knowledge on computer architecture and security aspects of computing solutions, e.g. memory protection, secure RDMA, microarchitectural attacks, etc.
• Solid experience in C or C++, Rust is a nice-to-have.
• Team-work spirit, the capability to learn quickly and independently as well as a hands-on, can-do attitude.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

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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 in English.

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