IoT Security Engineer - SDKs, Embedded & Device-to-Cloud

Ashby, Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamic Creatures in Cambridge, MA is seeking a hands-on security engineer to protect our software and connected products. You’ll shape how our robots securely connect to networks, the internet, and related services.

The ideal candidate has hands-on IoT security experience, including securing SDKs, authenticating devices, and implementing encryption and secure provisioning. Robotics background welcomed; role based in Cambridge, MA.

Qualifications

• Experience securing internet-connected physical products through development, launch, and operation.
• Direct experience securing SDKs, including how developers authenticate, manage credentials, and access product capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of networking, internet protocols, and secure communications.
• Experience with embedded or firmware security and the cloud services supporting connected devices.
• The ability to review code, implement protections, and explain security decisions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Own product security across embedded software, SDKs, APIs, and device-to-cloud communications.
• Design and implement secure authentication, authorization, encryption, and credential management.
• Review software and system architecture, identify vulnerabilities, and work with engineers to resolve them.
• Secure device provisioning, software updates, and third-party dependencies.
• Build practical security checks into development and release processes.
• Help investigate and respond to product security issues.

Skills

IoT security

SDK security

Networking

Embedded security

Code review

Security in cloud

Tools

Firmware debugging

Cloud services

Job description

Dynamic Creatures in Cambridge, MA is seeking a hands-on security engineer to protect our software and connected products. You’ll shape how our robots securely connect to networks, the internet, and related services.

The ideal candidate has hands-on IoT security experience, including securing SDKs, authenticating devices, and implementing encryption and secure provisioning. Robotics background welcomed; role based in Cambridge, MA.