Firmware Security Engineer

Primary

Skills:

Chips Security (Expert), Cryptography (Proficient), C++ (Advanced), Hardware Security (Intermediate), Embedded Systems (Intermediate)

Contract Type: W2

Duration: 12 months with possible extension

Location:

Seattle, WA (#LI-Onsite)

Pay Range: $105.00 - $120.00 per hour

We are seeking a highly skilled Security Engineer IV to join our Devices and Services Security team, dedicated to ensuring the security integrity of hardware for emerging products. This position will focus on hardware security assessments, secure boot implementations, and cryptography to protect the privacy and integrity of our devices. The ideal candidate will work closely with third-party manufacturers to update and assess designs, ensuring compliance and protection against vulnerabilities.

• Conduct hardware security assessments and audits of emerging products.
• Design and implement secure boot solutions for embedded systems.
• Utilize expertise in cryptography to enhance device security.
• Collaborate with third-party manufacturers to ensure secure and compliant designs.
• Analyze and assess hardware security architectures and debug interfaces.

• 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 Client SGX)