Job Description

　　We create world-changing technology that improves the life of every person on the planet. Intel put the silicon in Silicon Valley. Today we are applying our reach, scale, and resources to deliver on bold goals. And we're not doing it alone: we work with our customers and galvanize the industry for positive impact.

　　Our team of accomplished researchers and architects shape the global PC ecosystem everyday - setting the standards, norms, and infrastructure for the entire PC industry. We start with research: how people use technology, how it can improve people's lives, and what are the most compelling experiences. Next, we translate those experiences into a set of technical requirements and capabilities: IPs, SoCs, Software, Processors, Packaging and Platform. Finally, we have the privilege of leading teams from across Intel to bring these technologies to market with our advanced factories, our partners and customers from across the world selling hundreds of millions of units every year.

　　If you love to innovate, influence the direction of the PC industry, and help make the PC an indispensable tool for work, education, and creation - then this is the team for you. You will work alongside and learn from industry experts including Intel Fellows and Principal Engineers. The work is challenging. No two days will be the same. Architecting a solution to a real user problem and then seeing in their hands is an amazingly rewarding experience.

　　Client Platform Engineering (CPE) is part of Client Computing Group (CCG). CPE is responsible for platform hardware, software, system integration/validation/power and performance, OSV/ISV co-engineering, and the customer co-engineering and enabling necessary to deliver leadership PC experiences. CPE provides the engineering infrastructure, services, security and solutions behind Intel's Platform SW Factory and many Intel-wide Gladius deliverables.

　　The CPE Team is looking for a Security Researcher who Initiates the design, development, execution, and implementation of scientific research projects to fuel growth in secure computing, cryptographic algorithms, communication, memory, networking, intellectual property, and new business opportunities. Applies scientific research principles and concepts to potential inventions and products to define and architect secure design, development, and operation of Intel's hardware and software products and services. Ensures products conform to standards and specifications. Evaluates threat assessments, security components design, and conducts vulnerability assessments. Identifies new vulnerabilities and gaps in existing security test automation and develops tools and processes to close the gap. Works with other security researchers to develop evolving ethical hacking skills and networking product knowledge. Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art security principles, theories, and attacks and contributes to literature and conferences participating in intellectual property development. Develops security related project plans and cost estimates, assesses projects risks, and responds to customer/client requests or events as they occur. Research technological trends, enables partnerships and collaboration among industry, academia, standards bodies, product, and other technical groups to address important technology and customer issues, and finds innovative solutions to difficult problems for midterm or long-term time frames. Influences external research, disseminates results, and raises the profile of conducted research through scientific publications, patents, talks, and Intel internal or external outreach efforts. Performs research to define boundaries and create proof of concept or prototype new ideas including test chips and competitive analysis versus industry trends. Works with engineering design teams to determine product requirements and the feasibility of new technology adoption and robustness of secure product design. Recommends features and influences future Intel product roadmap. As a principal engineer, recognized as a domain expert who influences and drives technical direction across Intel and industry. Develops and mentors' other technical leaders, grows the community, acts as a change agent, and role models Intel values. Aligns organizational goals with technical vision, formulates technical strategy to deliver leadership solutions, and demonstrates a track record of relentless execution in bringing products and technologies to market.

　　Qualifications

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　BS/MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering10+ years of experience (or equivalent hands-on work through side-projects, hobbies, class projects, etc.) in the field of system security research, and exploring software + hardware techniques as a method of attack against targets within computing systems.

　　Preferred qualifications:

　　In-depth experience with vulnerability researchDemonstrated expertise in exploit development (published exploits and write-ups on exploiting new classes of issues, new techniques, tools are greatly appreciated)Reverse Engineering experience (or, for researchers focused on open-source software, demonstrated expertise on reading assembly and writing exploits for complex vulnerability classes)Knowledge of security technologies: authentication, cryptography, secure protocol, Knowledge of computer architecture CPU, SoC, chipsets, BIOS, Firmware, Drivers, and other compute paradigms

　　The ideal candidate should also have:

　　Ability to work autonomously in a less structured startup type environment with minimal supervision.Ability to span security expertise over HW, SW and Firmware domains.Passion for security research and community impact, demonstrated by published research and collaboration to community efforts (yes, Phrack and PoC '' GTFO papers are appreciated more than certifications)Strong network in security community CISSP and/or other security certificationsIn-depth experience with security threats, vulnerability research along with practicing security development lifecycle practices. Threat modeling, Security code review, analysis and vulnerability assessment. Reverse engineering skills, Exploitation and mitigation technique developments, Security testing techniques including fuzzing and pen-testing, Expertise in architecting, strategizing and evangelizing advanced product security counter measures into products is valuable.

　　Inside this Business Group

　　The Client Computing Group (CCG) is responsible for driving business strategy and product development for Intel's PC products and platforms, spanning form factors such as notebooks, desktops, 2 in 1s, all in ones. Working with our partners across the industry, we intend to continue to advance PC experiences to deliver the real-world performance people demand. As the largest business unit at Intel, CCG is investing more heavily in the PC, ramping its capabilities even more aggressively, and designing the PC experience even more deliberately, including delivering a predictable cadence of leadership products. As a result, we are able to fuel innovation across Intel, providing an important source of IP and scale, as well as help the company deliver on its purpose of enriching the lives of every person on earth.

　　Other Locations

　　US, AZ, Phoenix; US, CA, Folsom; US, CA, Santa Clara

　　Posting Statement

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

　　Benefits

　　We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.

　　Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in US, California: $186,760.00-$299,166.00

　　*Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience

　　Working Model

　　This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. In certain circumstances the work model may change to accommodate business needs.

　　Position of Trust

　　This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.