C Programming 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:

- Implement cryptographic algorithms and security primitives in C

- Develop and optimize low-level system modules for performance and security

- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following secure coding practices

- Conduct unit testing and debugging of cryptographic implementations

- Collaborate with the engineering team on system architecture and design

- Research and implement industry-standard security protocols

- Participate in code reviews and technical documentation

Required Qualifications:

- Strong proficiency in C programming language

- Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms

- Basic knowledge of cryptography concepts (encryption, hashing, digital signatures)

- Familiarity with secure coding practices

- Understanding of memory management and pointer operations

- Knowledge of Linux/Unix development environments

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with cryptographic libraries (OpenSSL, libsodium, etc.)

- Understanding of symmetric and asymmetric encryption algorithms

- Knowledge of AES, RSA, ECC, SHA family algorithms

- Experience with version control systems (Git)

- Coursework or projects in information security or cryptography

Skills:

- Problem-solving and analytical thinking

- Attention to detail and code quality

- Ability to work in a secure environment

- Team collaboration and communication

- Self-motivated and eager to learn

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