Software Security Researcher

Job Description

The PSTE Security Evaluation team is responsible for the security evaluation of Intel's confidential computing technologies such as TDX and SGX, ensuring that those technologies meet their security objectives, and released with fewer and less severe vulnerabilities.

Qualifications

We are looking for a teammate with:

• Curiosity, passion, and initiative.
• Attacker state-of-mind.
• Ability to learn and integrate new information quickly.
• Familiarity with low-level security attacks and mitigations.
• Out-of-the-box, abstract thinking
• Creative problem solving.

It would be great if you would also have:

• Knowledge of Intel Architecture, specifically Intel Virtual Machine Extensions (VMX).
• Experience with vulnerability assessment and exploit development.
• Experience with operating systems and compiler internals.
• Knowledge of cryptographic principles.

Inside this Business Group

In the Design Engineering Group (DEG), we take pride in developing the best-in-class SOCs, Cores, and IPs that power Intel’s products. From development, to integration, validation, and manufacturing readiness, our mission is to deliver leadership products through the pursuit of Moore’s Law and groundbreaking innovations.  DEG is Intel’s engineering group, supplying silicon to business units as well as other engineering teams.  As a critical provider of all Intel products, DEG leadership has a responsibility to ensure the delivery of these products in a cost efficient and effective manner.

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.

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 Intel site and off-site. In certain circumstances the work model may change to accommodate business needs.