Security Research Architect: Hardware & Firmware

HP; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HP is seeking a Hardware and Firmware Security Research Engineer to join our Security Lab in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on designing platform security for endpoint devices, emphasizing hardware-firmware co-design and robust hardware roots of trust.

You will collaborate with R&D teams to ensure business impact guides development. You will prototype security architectures, analyze use cases and threats, and communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Qualifications

• Experience with hardware and firmware technologies (x86, ARM, UEFI, PCIe, DMA, etc.)
• Knowledge of computer architecture
• Strong engineering skills
• Knowledge or interest in endpoint security
• Ability to convey technical knowledge to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Developing new hardware and firmware security architecture
• Building prototypes to de-risk and show feasibility of ideas
• Documenting architecture and technical designs
• Validating use cases with end-users and business partners
• Working in a fast-paced environment that iterates and evolves rapidly

Skills

Hardware/firmware security

Computer architecture

Endpoint security

Technical communication

Systems security (plus)

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science or related field

Job description

HP is seeking a Hardware and Firmware Security Research Engineer to join our Security Lab in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on designing platform security for endpoint devices, emphasizing hardware-firmware co-design and robust hardware roots of trust.

You will collaborate with R&D teams to ensure business impact guides development. You will prototype security architectures, analyze use cases and threats, and communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders