In our research lab, we are exploring how Confidential Computing technologies can be leveraged to enhance the security of Nokia products and our internal processes. To achieve this, we typically develop functional research prototypes and assets to demonstrate and evaluate our hypotheses. For example, in the past, we’ve created prototypes to create third-party verifiable proofs about ML datasets and models as well as to ensure the runtime integrity of Confidential Virtual Machines provided by Intel TDX and AMD SEV-SNP.

As an intern in this hands-on software development role, you will contribute to building and/or extending one of our existing or new Confidential Computing research prototypes. This involves enhancing existing software assets, creating new ones, and integrating and testing them end-to-end. Your work will not only validate our research but also improve the usability and functionality of our prototypes. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to present your contributions both within and outside the team.

Duration: flexible, to be agreed. Can be combined with a Master Thesis.

• Student enrolled in a Master of Computer Science/Engineeringin a Belgian university

• Strong programming skills in Python and/or scripting skills for automation

• Some knowledge about confidential computing (Intel SGX, AMD SEV-SNP) is a plus

• Familiarity with open-source software and tooling, including CI/CD pipelines

This is an unpaid internship for Master students.

• You will first get familiar with the selected research prototype you will be asked to work on, to understand its current capabilities, goals and scope.

• You will make a proposal on how you would implement the requested new features into the application; this will be an iterative process with the team

• You implement, integrate and test the new features, and ensure the functionality and reliability

• You will document the developed features and show the team on how to use/modify them