Intern/Master Thesis Student - System/OS Security

Intern
CompanyHuawei Research Center Germany
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CategorySecurity
SeniorityIntern
Workplace-
Posted2026-01-29
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Description

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 an

Intern/Master Thesis Student - System/OS Security (m/f/d)

Your mission

We're looking for curious and driven individuals to join our research team. This is a fantastic opportunity to dive deep into the world of system security, alongside experienced mentors and fellow researchers. You'll get hands-on experience and contribute to real-world security solutions.

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Study and conduct research on cutting-edge security technologies in areas such as access control, operating system security, and system security, including hardware-based security mechanisms for CPUs, GPUs, and specialized accelerators.

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Cooperate with OS experts, renowned professors and talented students, delivering technical reports and Proof of Concepts (PoCs).

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Propose new ideas for real-world system security problems to ensure resistance to attacks and recovery from potential compromise under guidance of senior researchers.

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Publish your findings in top security conferences.

Your areas of expertise

If you have most of the below and a genuine interest in security research, we'd like to hear from you:

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Student Status: You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD program in computer science, computer engineering (computer architecture), cyber security, AI security or related areas.

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OS Basics: You have a solid foundational understanding of how operating systems work (be it Linux, macOS, Android, iOS, or HarmonyOS).

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System Understanding: You have a basic understanding of computer architecture and are interested in going deeper.

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Programming: You have solid experience in C or C++.

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Communication: You are fluent in written and spoken English.

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Mindset: You have a team-work spirit, the capability to learn quickly and independently as well as a hands-on, can-do attitude.

By applying to this position, you agree with our RECRUITMENT PRIVACY STATEMENT. You can read in full our recruitment privacy statement via the link below.

http://career.huawei.com/reccampportal/portal/hrd/weu_rec_all.html

Your rewards of working here

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Our culture is characterized by innovative power and team spirit as well as the intensive exchange of knowledge and experience within our global network.

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We offer healthy meals ranging from traditional Chinese to western delicacies in our famous company canteen.

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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.

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Our diverse and welcoming environment is shaped by different backgrounds and around 40 individual nationalities.

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Self-responsible work in a competent, motivated and constantly growing team.

Please send your application and CV (incl. cover letter and reference letters) in English.

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Our ICT solutions, products and services are used in more than 170 countries and regions, serving over one-third of the world's population. With 208,000 employees, Huawei is committed to develop the future information society and build a Better Connected World.