Hardware Security Engineer: Secure Crypto & Side-Channel

Fortaegis Technologies; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge semiconductor company based in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced Hardware Security Engineer. The successful candidate will lead the design and implementation of secure hardware architecture, protecting against advanced physical attacks. Key qualifications include a Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, expertise in Verilog/SystemVerilog, and a strong foundation in cryptographic algorithms. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic team while making significant contributions to the development of innovative security solutions.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Digital Design and RTL coding for ASICs or FPGAs.
• Deep understanding of cryptographic algorithms and their hardware implementation.
• Proven experience with side-channel countermeasures and fault injection defenses.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement cryptographic hardware accelerators using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• Architect and integrate side-channel countermeasures into hardware logic.
• Conduct security evaluations simulating physical attacks.

Skills

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Cryptographic algorithms

Fault Injection techniques

Scripting languages (Python, MATLAB)

Education

Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Job description

A cutting-edge semiconductor company based in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced Hardware Security Engineer. The successful candidate will lead the design and implementation of secure hardware architecture, protecting against advanced physical attacks. Key qualifications include a Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, expertise in Verilog/SystemVerilog, and a strong foundation in cryptographic algorithms. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic team while making significant contributions to the development of innovative security solutions.