Platform Security Engineer — Firmware, Crypto & Validation

Advanced Micro Devices; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Canada is seeking a motivated engineer to design, implement, and validate platform security features. Responsibilities include C-based firmware development, collaboration with teams to ensure platform security, and conducting code reviews. The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills, especially in C, and a background in cryptography. This role is critical for those who thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and is hybrid in nature.

Qualifications

• Strong technical, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Experience collaborating with geographically distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate firmware in C for platform security features.
• Test and verify cryptographic and hardware security flows.
• Conduct code reviews and create unit tests.
• Collaborate with on-shore and off-shore teams.
• Identify and implement improvements in security test flows.

Skills

Programming skills in C, C++, or Rust

Familiarity with processor architectures (x86, ARM/RISC)

Knowledge of cryptography and libraries such as OpenSSL

Scripting experience in Python or similar

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

A leading technology company in Canada is seeking a motivated engineer to design, implement, and validate platform security features. Responsibilities include C-based firmware development, collaboration with teams to ensure platform security, and conducting code reviews. The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills, especially in C, and a background in cryptography. This role is critical for those who thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and is hybrid in nature.