Firmware Security & CI/CD Intern (Embedded)

Keysight Technologies; George Town; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a firmware security engineer to help integrate security into our firmware CI/CD pipelines. You will work with embedded teams to strengthen bootloader security, firmware signing, and vulnerability handling.

You should have a bachelor's in a relevant field and hands-on experience with C/C++, Python, and security tools like Polaris or Black Duck. This role offers a collaborative R&D environment across global teams and opportunities to impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or CS field.
• Experience with embedded systems or firmware development (C/C++ preferred).
• Familiar with CI/CD tools, Git, and build systems.
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts and application security tools.
• Proficient in Python or shell scripting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work in cross-functional R&D teams.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of Black Duck and Polaris into firmware CI/CD autobuild pipeline
• Develop and maintain scripts to automate security scanning, reporting, and build checks
• Execute and monitor security scans; track vulnerability findings
• Support EUCRA compliance activities.
• Assist in firmware security feature development and validation
• Support documentation, reporting, and evidence collection for SSDF / EUCRA compliance
• Collaborate with firmware teams to identify and remediate security risks early in development

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++ programming

Python scripting

CI/CD tooling

Git version control

Security concepts

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / Embedded Systems

Tools

Polaris

Black Duck

Job description

Keysight Technologies in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a firmware security engineer to help integrate security into our firmware CI/CD pipelines. You will work with embedded teams to strengthen bootloader security, firmware signing, and vulnerability handling.

You should have a bachelor's in a relevant field and hands-on experience with C/C++, Python, and security tools like Polaris or Black Duck. This role offers a collaborative R&D environment across global teams and opportunities to impact