R&D Cybersecurity Certification Engineer

Cadence Design Systems; France; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Meal vouchers

Remote work days

Office in Rennes and Paris

Great Place to Work certified

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems, through its Secure-IC subsidiary, is seeking an R&D Certification Engineer (Cybersecurity) in Rennes, France. The role focuses on leading cybersecurity certification, technical research, and documentation to ensure secure, compliant products across markets.

The candidate will analyze standards, perform gap analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to drive secure designs forward.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in electronic engineering or computer science.
• Junior level: <3 years of experience.
• Experience with 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.
• Excellent written and spoken English; ability to prepare reports and present to customers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze standards applicable to target markets and perform gap analysis against product specifications.
• Research cybersecurity developments and trends; keep documentation up to date.
• Develop and optimize deliverables for cybersecurity standards, including evaluation reports.
• Implement features for cryptographic modules; perform security verification and testing.
• Support roadmap projects for automated tools and pre-assessment databases.
• Assist in the ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity activities for automotive sector.

Skills

Embedded systems security

Cybersecurity standards

Cryptography

Hardware security

Programming (one language)

English communication

Customer interaction

Education

Master in electronic engineering or computer science

Tools

C/C++/Python/Verilog/VHDL

Job description

Cadence Design Systems, through its Secure-IC subsidiary, is seeking an R&D Certification Engineer (Cybersecurity) in Rennes, France. The role focuses on leading cybersecurity certification, technical research, and documentation to ensure secure, compliant products across markets.

The candidate will analyze standards, perform gap analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to drive secure designs forward.