R&D Certification Engineer (Cybersecurity)

Secure-IC; Rennes; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Five volunteering days per year

Seven recharge days

Great Place to Work certification

Office Rennes & Paris

Job summary

Secure-IC, a Cadence company, seeks an R&D Certification Engineer (Cybersecurity) to drive certification and R&D activities for secure products. The role focuses on standards compliance, verification, and gap analysis across target markets.

You will analyze standards like ISO/SAE 21434, perform gap analyses, develop evaluation reports, and contribute to cryptographic module development and security testing. Office locations include Rennes and Paris with a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electronic engineering or computer science.
• Junior: <3 years of experience in relevant field.
• Experience with embedded systems security and hardware concepts.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards such as ISO/SAE 21434, Common Criteria, FIPS 140-3, SESIP/PSA.
• Strong written and spoken English; able to communicate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the standards applicable to the organization’s target markets.
• Perform gap analysis between product specs and applicable target standards.
• Conduct research on the latest developments in cybersecurity.
• Optimize off-the-shelf and customized deliverables for cybersecurity standards (e.g., evaluation reports).
• Implement features for cryptographic modules or algorithms, including security verification and testing.
• Support roadmap projects for automated tools and pre-assessment databases.
• Support ISO/SAE 21434 activities in automotive cybersecurity.

Skills

Embedded systems

Cybersecurity standards

Cryptography

Programming

English communication

Education

Master’s degree in electronic engineering or computer science

Tools

Verilog

VHDL

Python

C/C++

Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. We apply our Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware, and IP that turn design concepts into reality.

This strategy is supplemented by AI-augmented development practices throughout all our organizations to empower our team to focus on creative problem-solving and innovation. Our customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products—from chips to boards to systems for dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace, industrial, and health. Join us and be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and customer success.

At Secure-IC, a Cadence company, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology

Job Title: R&D Certification Engineer (Cybersecurity)

Reports to: Design Engineering Director

Job Overview:

The role is responsible for driving cybersecurity certification and R&D activities, ensuring products meet applicable security standards and certification requirements across target markets. It contributes directly to the delivery of secure, compliant, and market ready products. The role combines technical research, hands on certification documentation, security assessment and gap analysis, and collaboration with internal teams and customers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Within the Certification team, as an R&D Certification Engineer (Cybersecurity), you will be responsible for the following activities:
• Analyze the standards applicable to the organization’s target markets.
• Understand our products and perform a gap analysis between their specifications and the applicable target standards.
• Conduct research on the latest developments and trends in cybersecurity.
• Optimize off-the-shelf and customized deliverables for cybersecurity standards, including evaluation reports, in accordance with company requirements.
• Implement features for cryptographic modules or algorithms, including security verification and testing.
• Support roadmap projects for automated tools and pre-assessment databases.
• Support the standards review process by implementing and testing new methodologies to be presented.
• Support all cybersecurity activities related to the automotive sector involving the ISO/SAE 21434 standard and process.

Job Qualifications:

• Required degree and education level:
  • Master’s degree in electronic engineering or computer science.
• Required level: Junior: <3 years

Hard Skills

• Experience with embedded systems, embedded systems security, and hardware concepts.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity certification standards such as ISO/SAE 21434, Common Criteria, FIPS 140-3, SESIP/PSA.
• Knowledge of cryptography and hardware security.
• Willingness to take responsibility and carefully plan activities.
• Good command of written and spoken English (for studying standards, writing reports, and communicating with cross-functional teams).
• Comfortable interacting with customers, including preparing reports and presentations.
• Strong attention to detail and rigor when performing analysis and reviews.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language is important.

Soft Skills

• Autonomy
• Rigor and attention to detail
• Team spirit
• Organization

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Experience with C/C++/Python/Verilog/VHDL
• Side channel and/or fault injection

Check what we can offer you:

• An attractive compensation package, including a competitive salary, variable compensation, and meal vouchers
• A positive, stimulating, and supportive work environment
• Offices in France (Rennes and Paris) as well as internationally
• A dynamic and friendly company culture: after-work events, sports challenges, board games, pool table, foosball, and Nintendo Switch
• 5 days of paid leave dedicated to volunteering and community engagement, along with 7 "recharge days" (company-wide paid days off)
• The opportunity to join a company certified Great Place to Work® and ranked among the Fortune 100
• Access to a CSE benefits platform, including discounts and gift cards

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.