Research Scientist Intern, Security and Privacy (PhD)

The Reality Labs Research (RL-R) at Meta brings together a world-class team of researchers, developers, and engineers to create the future of AR and VR, which together will become as universal and essential as smartphones and personal computers are today. Our team is looking for the next generation of scientists and engineers to tackle the most ambitious problems in machine perception. The primary role of this internship is to conduct research into privacy-preserving technologies, with the goal of developing and applying them to machine perception applications and devices.Our internships are fourteen (14) to twenty four (24) weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the Spring, Summer & Fall.

Research Scientist Intern, Security and Privacy (PhD) Responsibilities:

• Primary Mission: Build a comprehensive testing harness for TrustZone applications used by Meta's Device Safety team.
• Evaluate rehosting vs. emulation approaches for testing ARM TrustZone applications on x86 architecture
• Implement chosen testing solution with focus on rehosting trusted application code for scalable testing across multiple device types
• Develop fuzzing capabilities for trusted applications, enabling direct testing of security-critical logic
• Research and apply state-of-the-art techniques to achieve the primary goal of this internship
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field
• Specialization in systems security, operating systems security, or computer architecture
• Strong programming skills and experience with low-level systems programming
• Solid understanding of ARM architecture, embedded systems, and hardware security concepts
• Knowledge of security fundamentals including vulnerability research, exploitation techniques, and defensive mechanisms
• Experience with Linux/Unix systems and development environments
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and deliver technical results
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for tackling novel security challenges
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating across interdisciplinary teams
• Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record of strong interdisciplinary research collaborations and delivery of research prototypes
• Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship
• Direct experience with TrustZone or other TEE technologies (Intel SGX, AMD SEV)
• Experience with QEMU, ARM emulation, or similar virtualization technologies
• Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences such as: IEEE S&P, CCS, Usenix Security, etc
  
  

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

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$7,650/month to $12,134/month benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.