RISC-V Embedded Security Researcher

UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE MADRID; España; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIVERSIDAD POLITÉCNICA DE MADRID seeks a First Stage Researcher to study side-channel vulnerabilities in high-end RISC-V processors and develop hardware countermeasures. The role focuses on embedding security concepts into processor architectures for IoT applications with post-quantum cryptography.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree or be near completion, with strong embedded systems and HDL/ SystemVerilog skills, plus experience in C/C++ and Python.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or near completion.
• Strong knowledge of embedded systems programming and hardware security.
• Experience with HDLs/VHDL/SystemVerilog; C/C++ and Python; familiarity with compilers/MLIR.
• Excellent English; willingness to learn Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Study of side-channel vulnerabilities related to transient execution attacks in high-end RISC-V processors (SonicBoom or similar).
• Implement HW countermeasures for detected vulnerabilities, modifying processor architecture.
• Integrate in relevant use case for RISC-V processors in IoT with post-quantum cryptography.

Skills

Embedded systems programming

HDLs

VHDL

SystemVerilog

C/C++

Python

MLIR

HW security

English

Spanish (learning)

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer/Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field

Tools

MLIR

Job description

UNIVERSIDAD POLITÉCNICA DE MADRID seeks a First Stage Researcher to study side-channel vulnerabilities in high-end RISC-V processors and develop hardware countermeasures. The role focuses on embedding security concepts into processor architectures for IoT applications with post-quantum cryptography.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree or be near completion, with strong embedded systems and HDL/ SystemVerilog skills, plus experience in C/C++ and Python.