Embedded Systems Engineer - Security / Cryptography

European Tech Recruit; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

European Tech Recruit partners with a global semiconductor leader to hire an Embedded Systems Security Engineer, defining security mechanisms, assessing implementations and driving vulnerability analysis across hardware and firmware for next-gen SoC designs. This permanent role is based in Glasgow, UK (with Graz also possible).

The ideal candidate has a strong security engineering background in embedded systems, cryptography, and experience with SystemVerilog/VHDL, plus familiarity with

Qualifications

• Degree in Security Engineering or Electronic Engineering (BSc/MSc/PhD).
• Good knowledge of SoC architectures and embedded secure system design.
• Understanding of embedded firmware/software and hardware interaction.
• Proficiency in Hardware Description Languages (SystemVerilog, VHDL).
• Background in cryptography, fault injection, or side-channel attacks advantageous.
• Knowledge of security certification schemes (Common Criteria, SESIP, FIPS) and ISO/IEC standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and link security mechanisms to functional requirements across hardware, firmware, and software.
• Assess and review security solution implementations and propose secure hardware and software IP.
• Coordinate and conduct pre- and post-silicon vulnerability analysis and risk assessments of hardware security architectures.
• Investigate root causes of security defects and drive resolution.
• Interface with customers, evaluation labs, and product development teams.
• Provide advice and training to development teams on security design, implementation, and verification.

Skills

Embedded security knowledge

SystemVerilog

VHDL

Cryptography

Vulnerability analysis

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in Security Engineering or Electronic Engineering

Tools

SystemVerilog

VHDL

Job description

Embedded Systems Engineer - Security / Cryptography

We are partnered with a global leader in the semiconductor industry. The team is looking to hire an Embedded Systems Security Engineer to define security mechanisms, assess implementations, and drive vulnerability analysis across hardware and firmware for next-generation SoC designs.

This is a permanent opportunity based in Graz, Austria or Glasgow, UK.

Key responsibilities for this position:

• Define and link security mechanisms to functional requirements across hardware, firmware, and software.
• Assess and review security solution implementations and propose secure hardware and software IP.
• Coordinate and conduct pre- and post-silicon vulnerability analysis and risk assessments of hardware security architectures.
• Investigate root causes of security defects and drive resolution.
• Interface with customers, evaluation labs, and product development teams.
• Provide advice and training to development teams on security design, implementation, and verification.

Key requirements:

• BSc, MSc, or PhD in Security Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related discipline.
• Good knowledge of SoC/IC architectures and embedded secure system design.
• Understanding of embedded firmware/software and its interaction with hardware.
• Proficiency in Hardware Description Languages (SystemVerilog, VHDL), synthesis, and schematics.
• Background in cryptography, Fault Injection, or Side-Channel Attacks advantageous.
• Knowledge of security certification schemes (Common Criteria, SESIP, FIPS) and standards (ISO21434, IEC62443) a plus.

Keywords: Embedded Systems Security Engineer / SoC Security / Hardware Security / Embedded Security / Firmware / SystemVerilog / VHDL / Vulnerability Analysis / Cryptography / Fault Injection / Side-Channel Attacks / Common Criteria / SESIP / ISO21434 / IEC62443 / Semiconductor

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