We are now looking for a Cyber Security Hardware Researcher Student Are you passionate about hardware security and exciting in a chance for researching, finding, mitigating and preventing the future “big-bang” vulnerabilities and exploits across variety of systems and architectures in the most sophisticated computing platforms in the fields of artificial intelligence super computers and ground-breaking cloud networking infrastructure? If so, joining us at the Product Security team of NVIDIA Networking is what you are looking for. What you'll be doing + Conduct research on hardware security vulnerabilities, threat models, and potential mitigations. + Analyze and evaluate hardware architectures for potential security weaknesses, including ASICs, System-on-Chip devices, microcontrollers, memory devices, etc. + Develop proof-of-concepts to demonstrate hardware vulnerabilities or mitigations. + Collaborate with multi-functional teams (architecture, design, verification, firmware, etc.) to assess and improve hardware security mechanisms. + Explore groundbreaking security topics, such as side-channel attacks, fault injections, and post-quantum security implications for hardware. What we need to see + Currently pursuing a B.Sc./M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. + Shown understanding of computer architecture and hardware design principles. + Basic knowledge of security concepts (e.g., cryptography, secure boot, trusted execution environments). + Familiarity with programming languages such as C/C++ or Python. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and in a team. + Good interpersonal skills and ability to document research findings clearly. Ways to stand out from the crowd + Hands-on experience with hardware security topics (e.g., side-channel analysis, fault injection, hardware reverse engineering). + Familiarity with RTL design and verification (Verilog/ SystemVerilog). + Experience using hardware development tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, evaluation boards). + Contributions to security-related open-source projects, research papers, or participation in Capture-The-Flag (CTF) competitions. + Knowledge of emerging hardware security standards and technologies - Caliptra, Post-quantum cryptography, Physical Unclonable Function, etc.