Embedded Security Engineer: Secure Linux, Keys & Updates

CDDS; Zürich; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CDDS 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 while maintaining tools and tests on real hardware.

The role emphasizes translating security requirements into practical technical solutions and contributing to compliance documentation from a technical perspective. You will work closely with security leads and hardware teams to balance performance with security

Qualifications

• Strong software development skills in Python and/or C++.
• Experience securing embedded Linux systems.
• Practical knowledge of encryption, secure boot, access control, and device security.
• Experience with hardware backed key storage, like TPMs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Python

C++

Embedded Linux

Encryption

Secure boot

Access control

Device security

TPMs

Job description

CDDS 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 while maintaining tools and tests on real hardware.

The role emphasizes translating security requirements into practical technical solutions and contributing to compliance documentation from a technical perspective. You will work closely with security leads and hardware teams to balance performance with security