Student Assistant Windows Binary Fuzzing

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft; Darmstadt; Vor Ort; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institute in Darmstadt is seeking a student assistant for Windows Binary Fuzzing. This role involves evaluating binary fuzzers and expanding program corpora. Ideal candidates have a background in computer science and programming skills in C and C++. This position offers flexible working hours and the potential for thesis opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Computer science degree and programming skills in C and C++.
• Knowledge of x86-64 assembler.
• Experience with/interest in debugger-supported analysis of binaries without debug information.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate existing binary fuzzers on Windows binaries.
• Expand program corpora for further evaluation of Windows binary fuzzers.
• Potentially co-develop a dynamic program analysis tool.

Kenntnisse

Programming skills in C and C++

Knowledge of x86-64 assembler

Experience with debugger-supported analysis

Interest in fuzzing

Ability to work independently

Ausbildung

Computer science degree

Jobbeschreibung

Fraunhofer SIT is one of the leading research and development institutes for secure information technology in Germany and Europe. The focus is on applied research and the development of innovative solutions for real security and data protection issues. The Secure Software Engineering research department researches and develops innovative solutions for the automatic identification of malware, vulnerabilities and exploits in software components.

To support our team, we are now looking for a student assistant in the field of Windows Binary Fuzzing. IT security knowledge is not necessarily required.

What you will do

• Evaluation of existing binary fuzzers on Windows binaries
• Expanding program corpora for further evaluation of Windows binary fuzzers
• Potentially co-develop a dynamic program analysis tool

What you bring to the table

• Computer science degree and programming skills in C and C++
• Knowledge of x86-64 assembler
• Experience with/interest in debugger-supported analysis of binaries without debug information
• Knowledge of Windows Internals or willingness to familiarize yourself with Windows Internals
• Interest in fuzzing
• Ability to work independently and interest in learning new things

What you can expect

• Independent work schedule
• Insights into the intersection of academic research and industrial application
• Constant testing and use of new technologies
• Collaboration in a dynamic team that develops agile software
• Student assistant activities often lead to bachelor's/master's thesis or permanent positions

We offer a weekly working time of 10-20 hours, which is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Remuneration is according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.

Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process with its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!