Embedded Software Security Engineer

Dolby; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolby, based in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking a Software Security Engineer to help protect Dolby’s IP across embedded platforms. You will join a team dedicated to reducing exploitable vulnerabilities and enhancing device security.

You will analyze threats, implement protection mechanisms, and collaborate with engineers to resolve security findings. A strong background in software security and English communication is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in software development, software security, or a related technical field.
• Working knowledge of C or C++, plus familiarity with Python.
• Familiarity with cryptographic concepts and exposure to a cryptographic library such as Crypto++, mbedTLS, or OpenSSL.
• Basic understanding of secure processing concepts and Trusted Execution Environments (TEE).
• Some practical experience with software debugging, reverse engineering, or security analysis.
• Familiarity with executable binary formats and operating system fundamentals.
• Understanding of common software vulnerabilities, such as buffer overflows and use-after-free issues.
• Experience using one or more tools such as debuggers, disassemblers, decompilers, emulators, or virtual machines.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a willingness to learn.
• Good command of English, written and spoken.
• Nice to have: participation in CTFs, personal security research, or DIY electronics and robotics projects.

Responsibilities

• Support threat analysis and risk assessment activities for Dolby products, considering both IP security and software vulnerabilities.
• Implement, test, and document IP protection mechanisms with support from the team.
• Investigate the exploitability of discovered vulnerabilities using established tools and methods.
• Develop and troubleshoot software in embedded environments spanning operating systems, applications, and hardware interfaces.
• Collaborate with engineers and security specialists, participate in technical reviews, and communicate findings clearly.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Cryptography

TEE

Debugging

Reverse engineering

Security analysis

OS fundamentals

English communication

CTF / security projects

Tools

Crypto++

mbedTLS

OpenSSL

Job description

Dolby, based in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking a Software Security Engineer to help protect Dolby’s IP across embedded platforms. You will join a team dedicated to reducing exploitable vulnerabilities and enhancing device security.

You will analyze threats, implement protection mechanisms, and collaborate with engineers to resolve security findings. A strong background in software security and English communication is required.