Embedded Security Engineer - Remote, Hands-On Firmware

NXP Semiconductors N.V.; Österreich; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office

Flexible working hours

Meal benefits

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Austria is seeking a security analyst to examine and test embedded software for vulnerabilities. This role requires a strong foundation in embedded systems, practical experience with C programming, and a hands-on approach to security testing. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product security while exploring innovative solutions. Benefits include a flexible working environment, home office options, and meal benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in embedded systems or low-level software engineering.
• Understanding of bare-metal software, boot processes, and memory layouts.
• Hands-on mindset and experience with security testing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze embedded software for security vulnerabilities.
• Perform hands-on security testing using analysis techniques.
• Support product security assessments and incident investigations.

Skills

Embedded systems knowledge

C programming

Security testing

Reverse engineering

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

ARM

RISC-V

Job description

A leading semiconductor company in Austria is seeking a security analyst to examine and test embedded software for vulnerabilities. This role requires a strong foundation in embedded systems, practical experience with C programming, and a hands-on approach to security testing. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product security while exploring innovative solutions. Benefits include a flexible working environment, home office options, and meal benefits.