Software Development Engineer Intern

Company Introduction

CipherInsight is committed to developing fast, privacy-preserving data analytics platforms to satisfy the data privacy requirements of contemporary Business Intelligence (BI) tasks. CipherInsight offers solutions centered around Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) technology, filling a demanding market gap and covering the entire BI lifecycle, including data integration, cleaning, and statistical analysis. CipherInsight, founded by Dr. Pingchuan Ma and Prof. Shuai Wang, is a spin off from the HKUST Cybersecurity Lab. Building on the team's more than ten years of research in information security and privacy, CipherInsight develops a cloud-native, ZKP-shielded BI solution that helps businesses comply with privacy regulations while facilitating data-driven decision-making.

Job Function

Technology Research and Development

Job Description

• Collaborate with the engineering team to design, develop, and test software applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following industry best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues to ensure optimal performance.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of new features and product improvements.
• Work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure project alignment.

Work Mode

Full-time, Mix-mode (remain consistent within a calendar month)

Work Location

HKUST Campus

Preferred Academic Disciplines

Technology

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in at least one language, such as Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, or others.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Experience with web development frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure.
• Familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL).