Security Engineer IV

Description

We are seeking a Hardware Security Engineer to join our client’s team focused on device security and hardware validation. This role is essential in ensuring our products meet the highest security standards through comprehensive requirement verification security assessment and implementation oversight. You will work at the intersection of hardware design security engineering and manufacturing processes to deliver secure reliable products to millions of customers worldwide.
The purpose of this team is to assess chips with code (software/semiconductor). This team looks at hardware security of devices to protect privacy. They look at designs, assess designs, look for strange defects, sample the products to ensure compliance.

Hardware Security Engineering role focuses on verifying and validating security across the entire hardware lifecycle for the client devices. You will evaluate System-on-a-Chip (SoC) security features including secure boot implementation, fault injection protection, secure key storage, anti-rollback mechanisms, cryptographic key management, and debug interface restrictions. You will be responsible for performing code reviews and identifying weaknesses and vulnerabilities. You will also interface directly with manufacturers and will work with them to review security requirement compliance evidence and will help them mitigate vulnerabilities.

Success in this position requires partnering with multiple stakeholders to accomplish these tasks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field
• 5 years of experience in hardware security, embedded systems security or similar
• Experience programming in at least one modern language such as C, C++ or Rust
• Strong knowledge of secure boot implementations, cryptography (RSA, AES, HMAC, PQC) and hardware security architectures (e.g. ARM Trust Zone or Intel SGX)
• Knowledge of debug interface security (JTAG, BDM), anti-rollback mechanisms and fault injection protection
• Experience writing technical documents, project plans and progress reports to leadership and to stakeholders
• Experience with hardware security testing tools and methodologies

• Master’s degree in relevant technical field or equivalent advanced experience
• Experience with DRM implementations and content protection systems
• Experience designing or reviewing RTL designs in VHDL or Verilog
• Knowledge of side-channel attack analysis and associated countermeasures
• Hands‑on experience testing, debugging or hacking hardware using common electronics test equipment
• Experience with penetration testing or hacking consumer electronic devices
• Experience writing technical documents, project plans and progress reports to leadership and to stakeholders
• Experience designing, testing and analyzing circuit designs and PCB layouts
  We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HAS & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

The pay range for this position is $110.00 – $125.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long‑term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle, WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 29, 2025.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.