Backend Engineering Intern - Cryptographic Systems

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About Shortorbit Technologies Pvt Ltd

Shortorbit Technologies Pvt Ltd is a premier defence tech company in India, specializing in critical security and cryptography projects in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence. We develop cutting-edge solutions for national security infrastructure.

Role Overview:

We are seeking 2 talented C Programming Interns to work on advanced cryptographic systems and secure computing applications. You will be responsible for implementing security algorithms, developing core system modules, and contributing to critical defence technology projects.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and implement backend architectures for cryptographic processing systems

- Develop high-performance APIs and microservices for secure data processing

- Implement parallel processing and multi-threading systems for computational efficiency

- Build queue-based architectures for handling complex workflow executions

- Develop execution engines for processing directed acyclic graphs (DAGs)

- Implement secure data flow pipelines and transformation systems

- Optimize algorithms for performance, scalability, and security

- Design and implement caching strategies and state management systems

- Integrate cryptographic libraries and security protocols

- Write comprehensive unit tests and documentation

Required Qualifications:

- Strong proficiency in backend programming (Node.js, Python, or Java)

- Deep understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles

- Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and security protocols

- Experience with parallel processing and multi-threading concepts

- Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and computational complexity

- Knowledge of queue systems (RabbitMQ, Redis, Kafka, etc.)

- Familiarity with RESTful API design and implementation

- Experience with database design (SQL and NoSQL)

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience implementing execution engines or workflow systems

- Knowledge of graph theory and topological sorting algorithms

- Understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture

- Familiarity with cryptographic standards (NIST, FIPS)

- Experience with Docker and containerization

- Knowledge of security testing and vulnerability assessment

- Understanding of compiler design or interpreter implementation

- Experience with performance profiling and optimization

Skills:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

- System design and architectural thinking

- Understanding of security principles and threat modeling

- Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code

- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills

- Excellent communication and documentation abilities

- Self-motivated with strong research capabilities

What You'll Gain:

- Hands-on experience in defence technology projects

- Exposure to real-world cryptographic implementations

- Mentorship from experienced security engineers

- Understanding of secure software development lifecycle

- Certificate and potential for full-time employment