Embedded Security Engineer: Build Secure Drone Software

CDDS AG

Zürich

On-site

CHF 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

CDDS AG is seeking a hands-on software engineer to secure our embedded Linux devices and ground systems. You will implement provisioning, authentication, key management, and secure updates, working with our security and compliance lead to translate requirements into practical solutions.

You will identify vulnerabilities, verify security on real hardware, and support compliance with technical documentation. Experience with Python/C++, embedded Linux, and hardware-backed key storage like TPMs is

Qualifications

  • Strong software development in Python and/or C++.
  • Experience securing embedded Linux systems.
  • Practical knowledge of encryption, secure boot, access control, and device security.
  • Ability to balance security with performance, reliability, and operational needs.
  • Experience with hardware-backed key storage, like TPMs.

Responsibilities

  • Write and maintain software that secures embedded Linux devices and ground systems.
  • Implement secure provisioning, authentication, key management, and software updates.
  • Translate security requirements into technical solutions with the security and compliance lead.
  • Identify vulnerabilities, implement fixes, and verify security on real hardware.
  • Support compliance work with technical documentation and evidence of controls.

Skills

Python
C++
Embedded security
Embedded Linux
Encryption
Secure boot
Key management
Device security
Hardware-backed key storage

Job description

CDDS AG is seeking a hands-on software engineer to secure our embedded Linux devices and ground systems. You will implement provisioning, authentication, key management, and secure updates, working with our security and compliance lead to translate requirements into practical solutions.

You will identify vulnerabilities, verify security on real hardware, and support compliance with technical documentation. Experience with Python/C++, embedded Linux, and hardware-backed key storage like TPMs is

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