Software Security Engineer — IP & Embedded Security

Via Licensing Corporation; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation

Benefits package

Challenging projects

Job summary

Dolby is seeking a Software Security Engineer in Dublin to protect IP and reduce vulnerabilities across embedded platforms. You will analyze threats, implement protection measures, and investigate exploitability with a collaborative team.

The role requires hands-on experience with C/C++, Python, cryptography, and security analysis, plus strong English communication skills and a willingness to learn in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment.

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 clear.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Cryptography

TEE (Trusted Execution)

Security analysis

Reverse engineering

Binary formats

Problem solving

English communication

Tools

Debuggers

Disassemblers

Decompilers

Emulators

Virtual machines

Job description

Dolby is seeking a Software Security Engineer in Dublin to protect IP and reduce vulnerabilities across embedded platforms. You will analyze threats, implement protection measures, and investigate exploitability with a collaborative team.

The role requires hands-on experience with C/C++, Python, cryptography, and security analysis, plus strong English communication skills and a willingness to learn in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment.