Formal Methods PhD Intern

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Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of mechanized theorems and proofs in Rocq. Propose and validate solutions to problems while participating in code reviews and design discussions.

We're seeking a PhD student in Formal Methods or Programming Languages to join our Formal Methods team. This role involves formally verifying a new low-level programming language and compiler, requiring a strong understanding of type and logic systems, and familiarity with Rust and OCaml.

Must Have Skills for ATS

PhD

Formal Methods

Programming Languages

Rocq

Type Systems

Logic Systems

Rust

OCaml

SMT

Constraint Solving

Security

Safety

Correctness

Code Reviews

Job Description

Expectations
You’ll work with published researchers and engineers in the Formal Methods team to formally verify a new low-level, production programming language and compiler. You'll write formal specifications and complex mechanized proofs in Rocq. Expect strong mentorship, clear milestones, and real autonomy to explore, with opportunities to publish and open‑source artifacts.
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of mechanized theorems and proofs in Rocq.
  • Propose and validate solutions to problems.
  • Actively participate in code reviews and design discussion.
  • Actively anticipate and communicate roadblocks.

Qualifications
  • Ability to commit to a full-time 21+ week term.
  • Enrolled in a PhD program in Formal Methods or Programming Languages working with Rocq.
  • Some professional software engineering experience.
  • Understanding of type systems and logic systems.
  • Ability to read, write, and understand formal programming language specifications and implementations.
  • Ability to formally articulate, reason about, and verify low-level security, safety, and correctness properties of programming languages like Rust and C/C++.
  • Some familiarity with SMT / constraint solving.
  • Familiarity or willingness to learn Rust and OCaml.
  • High level of independence and autonomy.

Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is comprised of a competitive market salary. Benefits include unlimited vacation time, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a $120 monthly gym allowance, and $250 to spend on anything educational.

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