Embedded Security Engineer

Oho Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oho Group is seeking an experienced Embedded/Firmware Engineer to work on next-generation platform security. You’ll develop low-level firmware and hardware prototypes, explore new security architectures, and collaborate with hardware, systems and security engineers.

You’ll bring strong experience in embedded systems, C/C++, and security research, with hands-on work on ARM or x86 architectures, UEFI and secure boot environments, and related technologies to advance our secure platform initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in embedded systems or firmware engineering.
• Strong C/C++ programming and low-level debugging skills.
• Security research experience (industry or academic).
• Experience with ARM or x86 architectures and firmware/boot environments.
• Experience with UEFI, secure boot, PCIe, DMA, TPMs or memory protection.

Responsibilities

• Develop low-level firmware for platform security applications.
• Create hardware prototypes and proofs-of-concepts.
• Explore new security architectures for next-generation platforms.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems and security engineers to influence design.

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++ programming

Security research

ARM/x86 architectures

Firmware/boot environments

Low-level debugging

Tools

UEFI

Secure boot

PCIe

DMA

TPMs

Memory protection

Job description

The Opportunity We’re looking for an experienced Embedded/Firmware Engineer to work on next-generation platform security. You’ll develop low-level firmware and hardware prototypes, explore new security architectures, and work closely with hardware, systems and security engineers.

What You’ll Get

• Work on next-generation hardware and firmware security
• Hands-on ownership of low-level prototypes and proof-of-concepts
• Exposure to modern platform security and trusted computing technologies
• Collaboration with experienced engineers across hardware, firmware and security
• The opportunity to influence future system architecture

What You’ll Bring

• Strong professional experience in embedded systems or firmware engineering
• Excellent C/C++ programming and low-level debugging skills
• Previous experience in security research (whether in industry or academically)
• Experience with ARM or x86 architectures and firmware/boot environments
• Experience with technologies such as UEFI, secure boot, PCIe, DMA, TPMs or memory protection