Product Prototyping Expert - Firmware

PQShield; Grande-Bretagne; À distance; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

PQShield is seeking an experienced Product Prototyping Expert to join their product team. This remote role requires expertise in embedded systems and firmware integration, focusing on Post-Quantum Cryptography. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and at least 5 years of industry experience for effective performance.

Prestations

Competitive salary and share option scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Private health insurance for you and your family

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Unparalleled opportunities to learn

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience required.
• Open, research-oriented mindset necessary.

Responsabilités

• Integrate and test Post-Quantum Cryptography on hardware platforms.
• Evaluate and measure performance metrics.
• Collaborate with software and hardware engineers for system integration.

Connaissances

Bare metal programming

Firmware development tools

Hands on debugging skills

Understanding of security principles

Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Outils

Development tools like Github, Gitlab, JIRA

Description du poste

Location: Remote (within the countries we operate in); Belgium, Netherlands, Spain, France, Germany, UK. Some travel to our offices will be required from time-to-time

Department: Product

Product Prototyping Expert - Firmware Integration

Department: Product

PQShield is looking for an Experienced Product Prototyping Expert - Firmware Integration to expand our product team. Candidates should hold a degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent. We hope that you have at least 5 years of experience, but also an open, research-oriented mindset.

We have been established since 2018, and you would be directly working with the founders, the sales and marketing team, the R&D team and the engineering team within the product team. This is a great opportunity for career progression and to get a head start in a rapidly expanding segment of the embedded industry (Post-Quantum Cryptography, embedded).

️ What you’ll be doing

• Integrate and test Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and PQ/T hybrid cryptographic primitives on hardware platforms, primarily FPGAs.
• Develop and implement demonstrators around PQShield products, optimizing for performance, cost, and security trade-offs.
• Evaluate and measure performance metrics including latency, resource utilization (area and power consumption), and security against physical attacks.
• Document firmware interfaces, hardware setups, test procedures, and results in comprehensive application notes.
• Collaborate with software and hardware engineers to ensure seamless system integration, and with other teams, e.g. Sales, Marketing, Business Development
• Contribute to product requirements, features, and roadmaps.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Bare metal programming of embedded systems.
• Knowledge of firmware development tools and debugging techniques.
• Hands on debugging skills (multimeter, logic analyzer…).
• Understanding of security principles (secure boot, roll back protection, input validation…).
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux environments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of experience.
• Programming Experience on CHERI RISC-V devices
• Track record of successfully prototyping firmware demonstrators.
• Knowledge of timing attacks, fuzzing, tamper resistance and/or power side-channel security countermeasures.
• C, assembly on MCUs (STM32, RH850, RPI2350…).
• Python (to communicate with the board from a host computer).
• Handling of FPGA boards
• Familiarity with RISC-V architecture and CHERI concepts is highly advantageous.
• Rust/Zig are nice to have
• Renode is nice to have
• Development tools like Github, Gitlab, JIRA

Some of the perks of working with us:

• Unparalleled opportunities to learn and accelerate career development.
• A collaborative, team environment with people who truly love what they do.
• Competitive salary and share option scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working, and a working from home budget.
• Private health insurance for yourself and your family.
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and two wellness weeks).
• The chance to work with a spirited, smart, and friendly team!

PQShield is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We’re passionate about talent and proud to foster an inclusive environment; all applicants will be considered regardless of their gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.