Security Engineering Intern

Overview

Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider making data faster and safer, is seeking to hire an exceptional intern to join our Certification team in Vught. In this role, you will be working with some of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world developing products that make data faster and safer.

As an intern, you’ll play a pivotal role in post-quantum cryptography research. In this role, you’ll report directly to our Director of Systems Architecture. Our Certification Team also handles architecture research, and your contributions will be instrumental for our post-quantum cryptography solutions.

Rambus offers a flexible work environment, embracing a hybrid approach for most office-based roles. Employees are encouraged to spend an average of at least three days per week onsite, allowing for two days of remote work.

Responsibilities

• Mathematical research on post-quantum algorithms: likely concentration on HQC-KEM, Falcon signatures, NTRU or NTRU Prime, or “MPC in the head”.
• Software prototyping and hardware / software codesign

Qualifications

This role is designed for a college undergraduate or graduate student intern. We do not have a single hard requirement, as the project can be tailored to the intern, but relevant skills include:

• Mathematical skills in abstract algebra, numerical analysis, probability and statistics
• Familiarity with relevant programming tools (Python, SAGE, C/C++)
• Familiarity with post-quantum cryptography
• Familiarity with profiling and optimization techniques
• Familiarity with hardware design, embedded systems programming, and/or hardware/software codesign

About Rambus

Rambus is a global company that makes industry-leading memory interface chips and Silicon IP to advance data center connectivity and solve the bottleneck between memory and processing. With over 30 years of semiconductor experience, we are a leading provider of high-performance products and innovations that maximize the bandwidth, capacity and security for AI and other data-intensive workloads. Our world-class team is the foundation of our company, and our innovative spirit drives us to develop the cutting-edge products and technologies essential for tomorrow’s systems.

Rambus offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, bonus, equity and employee benefits.

At Rambus, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. We value a range of perspectives and experiences that contribute to innovation and collaboration. Our goal is to ensure that all team members have equitable access to opportunities, resources, and a sense of belonging. We believe that a culture of fairness and inclusion helps us all do our best work.

Rambus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Rambus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our job application procedures. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please feel free to inform us in your application.

Rambus does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

For more information about Rambus, visit rambus.com. For additional information on life at Rambus and our current openings, check out rambus.com/careers/.