Cambridge Residency Programme - Microsoft

Microsoft

Verified Company

Cambridge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Microsoft's Azure Research is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in Security and Systems.

New security primitives in general purpose processors and specialized accelerator hardware;
Languages and language runtimes that guarantee safety and security by construction;
New services such as databases, blockchains, and machine learning platforms that utilize secure hardware and runtimes to guarantees strong security properties; and
Leakage analysis and mitigation techniques for privacypreserving machine learning pipelines.

We place strong emphasis on systems that can be deployed at scale in the real world. We work in close collaboration with external and internal research organizations, as well as with Microsoft product teams. Please find more information about our group and its current focus areas through the projects and publications pages.

As a key member of our innovative team, you will play a crucial role in advancing the field of security, privacy and confidential computing.

Responsibilities:

Conduct cutting-edge research in the areas of systems and storage with a focus on enhancing the security and performance of confidential computing environments.

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, security experts, and data scientists, to integrate research findings into practical solutions for confidential computing in Azure.

Design, develop, and implement prototypes and proof-of-concept systems that leverage confidential computing technologies to address real-world challenges in systems and storage.

Optimize existing confidential computing systems and storage solutions for maximum efficiency and mínimal impact on overall system performance.

Conduct thorough security assessments of systems and storage components, identifying potential vulnerabilities and proposing mitigation strategies.

Qualifications:

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on systems and storage.

Proven track record of conducting impactful research in the areas of systems and storage, demonstrated through publications in reputable conferences and journals.
Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python. Experience with lowlevel programming and systemlevel development is highly desirable.
Familiarity with confidential computing concepts, technologies, and frameworks. Experience with Intel SGX, AMD SEV, or similar technologies is a plus.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a crossfunctional team and present research findings to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to analyse complex problems, propose innovative solutions, and implement them effectively.
Understanding of security principles and practices, with a focus on securing systems and storage in a cloud computing environment.