Intern: Build Shielded PQC Gadgets on Cortex-M

Strategic Micro Systems of NJ, LLC.; Agrate Brianza; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

STMicroelectronics is seeking a student or recent graduate to join the R&D Security team and work on secure software gadgets for masked protected PQC on embedded Cortex-M targets. You will study, design, implement, and evaluate solutions, focusing on masked gadgets, performance optimization, PQC algorithms, and security evaluations using tools like ChipWhisperer.

The role emphasizes collaboration, learning, and advancing cryptographic embedded software with a global team across STM32 platforms.

Qualifications

• Master's degree student or recent graduate in Computer Science, Electronics/Computer Engineering, or Mathematics.
• Strong proficiency in C programming and cryptography interest.
• Interest in microcontrollers, especially Cortex-M family, and masking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Study, design, implement, and evaluate secure software gadgets for masked PQC on embedded targets.
• Focus on state-of-the-art masked gadgets and software optimizations for Cortex-M CPUs.
• Analyze performance and compare approaches; contribute to security assessments using simulation/tools such as ChipWhisperer.

Skills

C programming

Cryptography interest

Microcontrollers (Cortex-M)

Masking & side-channel resistance

English communication

Education

Master's degree (ongoing or completed) in CS/EE/Math

Tools

ChipWhisperer

Job description

STMicroelectronics is seeking a student or recent graduate to join the R&D Security team and work on secure software gadgets for masked protected PQC on embedded Cortex-M targets. You will study, design, implement, and evaluate solutions, focusing on masked gadgets, performance optimization, PQC algorithms, and security evaluations using tools like ChipWhisperer.

The role emphasizes collaboration, learning, and advancing cryptographic embedded software with a global team across STM32 platforms.