Firmware Security Engineer

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in firmware or embedded systems development.
• Strong proficiency in C / C++ for low‑level, resource‑constrained environments.
• Hands‑on experience with embedded security concepts, including secure boot, firmware authentication, cryptography, and access control.
• Experience working close to hardware (register‑level programming, SoC integration).
• Experience with Root of Trust (RoT) architectures (HW‑RoT or FW‑RoT).
• Exposure to flash storage, controller firmware, or SoC‑based embedded platforms.
• Understanding of secure manufacturing, RMA modes, and field update security.
• Experience supporting security reviews, internal audits, or SDL processes.

Job responsibilities

• Security Firmware Architecture & Development
• Design and implement security layers within device firmware, aligned with product security requirements and ASIC security IP capabilities
• Integrate firmware with Root of Trust (RoT) subsystems, including support for both hardware‑based and firmware‑based RoT models where applicable.
• Ensure secure handling of cryptographic material and prevention of unauthorized access.
• Implement and integrate cryptographic primitives and related authentication and encryption flows used in firmware
• Work closely with hardware teams to leverage ASIC security IPs, HSMs, and secure key storage.
• Support security testing, threat analysis, and vulnerability mitigation during development and validation cycles.
• Participate in design reviews, security assessments, and risk evaluations.

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