EMBEDDED SECURITY ENGINEER

Advanced Micro Devices; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Embedded Security Engineer to enhance product security. This role involves designing and implementing security architectures, analyzing vulnerabilities, and collaborating across teams to ensure robust security practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems, security principles, and effective communication skills. Join a team that values innovation and excellence, and contribute to securing next-generation computing experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in embedded systems security and leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of security principles and debugging tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate security architectures for platform integrity.
• Conduct security analysis and recommend controls for vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with teams to drive security requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

C Programming

Assembly Language (x86/ARM)

Security Architecture

Debugging Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Tools

JTAG

SWD

Logic Analyzers

Embedded Development Environments

Job description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.

AMD together we advance_

THE ROLE:

AMD is seeking an experienced Embedded Security Engineer to join our Product Security Office (PSO). The ideal candidate will combine deep expertise in embedded systems development with a strong understanding of security architecture and implementation. This role will focus on securing the foundations of AMD products, ensuring robust security validation across our product portfolio.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate should be passionate about embedded systems security and possess leadership skills to drive sophisticated issues to resolution. Able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, implement, analyze, and evaluate security architectures with focus on platform integrity and runtime protection
• Conduct security analysis and threat modeling, identify security vulnerabilities in implementation, and recommend security controls
• Analyze security issues using advanced debugging tools and hardware analysis equipment
• Provide technical guidance on secure boot design, hardware root of trust, and chain of trust mechanisms
• Implement security features including attestation, measured boot, and secure update implementations
• Evaluate and implement secure communication protocols and interfaces between components
• Provide expertise on security verification methodologies and testing approaches
• Partner with hardware teams to define and validate platform security features
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive security requirements throughout the product lifecycle
• Lead security architecture reviews and contribute to next-generation security feature definitions

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Multiple years' of embedded development experience with strong expertise in C programming and assembly language (x86/ARM)
• Extensive experience with secure boot implementations, hardware root of trust, and firmware attestation mechanisms
• Strong knowledge of embedded systems architecture, security principles, and common attack vectors
• Proficiency in hardware debugging tools (JTAG, SWD, logic analyzers) and embedded development environments
• Experience with embedded Linux, bootloader development, and real-time operating systems
• Deep understanding of hardware security features, including HSMs, secure elements, and applied cryptography
• Familiarity with industry security standards (NIST 800-193, TCG DICE, TPM 2.0) and common embedded interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent debugging skills
• Proven track record of effective cross-functional collaboration and technical documentation
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Motivating leader with good interpersonal skills

BENEFICIAL EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with UEFI development and security features
• Knowledge of AMD platform security features
• Familiarity with confidential computing technologies
• Experience with TEE (TrustZone, SGX) development
• Background in security research or vulnerability assessment
• Experience with formal verification tools
• Knowledge of supply chain security concepts
• Understanding of side-channel attacks and mitigation strategies
• Experience with secure firmware update mechanisms
• Knowledge of security certification requirements (FIPS, Common Criteria)
• Experience mentoring junior engineers

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent