HW Security Engineer

Rambus; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Rambus is seeking an ASIC Security Engineer to join our Security IP team in the Netherlands (Vught or Rotterdam). The role focuses on architecting and developing security IP, including post-quantum crypto accelerators and random number generators.

The position offers a hybrid work model with onsite and remote days. You will collaborate with architects, software teams and security experts to deliver secure hardware products and support certification efforts.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in electrical or computer engineering is required.
• 4+ years in secure hardware design; PhD may substitute experience.

Responsibilities

• Research, invent and publish new techniques in security.
• Collaborate with system architects on crypto cores design.
• Work with software, product managers and security teams to support certification efforts.
• Drive design improvements for quality and safety.
• Ensure product and documents meet Rambus standards.

Skills

Secure hardware design

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Digital design

Linux shell scripting

Python

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Verilog

VHDL

SystemVerilog

Perl

Python

Tcl

Xilinx Vivado

Unix/Linux

Cadence Design tools

Synopsys tools

Mentor Questa

Cadence Genus

Cadence Xcelium

Job description

Overview

Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider, is seeking to hire an exceptional ASIC Security Engineer to join our Security IP team in the Netherlands ( Vught or Rotterdam , NL ). Candidates will be joining some of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world to develop products that make data faster and safer.
As a n ASIC Security Engineer , you’ll play a pivotal role in architecting and developing security I Ps including post-quantum crypto accelerators, random n umber g enerators and various other crypto c ores . In this full-time role, you’ll report directly to our Security Engineering Manager . Silicon IP team is dedicated to design with Rambus’s quality standard and awareness of safety and security while maintain ing the high configurability of the product .
Rambus offers a flexible work environment , embracing a hybrid approach for most office-based roles . Employees are encouraged to spend an average of at least three days per week onsite , allowing for two days of remote work .

Responsibilities

• Research, invent and patent /publish new techniques in the field of security .
• Work closely with the system architects to contribute to the architecture and design of various crypto cores .
• Cooperate with the s oftware t eam, p roduct m anagers, s ecurity experts and other stakeholders to support the current and next generation security product s and their certification effor t.
• Drive design improvement s for continuous product quality and safety.
• Assure the delivered product and documentation adheres to Rambus quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience/Skills
• MS /PhD degree in electrical or computer engineering required .
• 4plus years working on secure hardware design, a PhD degree may substitute the work experience requirement
• Demonstrated proficiency in Verilog /(or VHDL) and digital design.
• Familiarity with front-end ASIC design flows, including design, synthesis, timing analysis, logical equivalence checking, and linting/rule checking
• Expertise in some or all of the following areas is beneficial:
• Cryptographic algorithms and side - channel attacks
• Experience with back-end flows, especially place-and-route
• DFT, especially testing and characterization and/or Logic BIST methodologies.
• Hardware development experience in UNIX/Linux environments, including supporting tasks such as shell scripting and basic Perl scripts.
• Tools/Technologies
• Verilog (or VHDL) , SystemVerilog, Perl
• Shell scripting, Python , T cl
• X ilinx V ivado,
• Unix, Linux
• Front-end ASIC design tools , such as
• Synopsys Design Compiler
• Cadence Genus
• Synopsys Spyglass
• Cadence Conformal(-LP)
• ASIC simulation/verification tools , such as
• Cadence Xcelium
• Synopsys VerdiMentor Questa Formal Verification

About Rambus

Rambus is a global company that makes industry-leading memory interface chips and Silicon IP to advance data center connectivity and solve the bottleneck between memory and processing. With over 30 years of semiconductor experience, we are a leading provider of high-performance products and innovations that maximize the bandwidth, capacity and security for AI and other data-intensive workloads. Our world-class team is the foundation of our company, and our innovative spirit drives us to develop the cutting-edge products and technologies essential for tomorrow’s systems.
Rambus offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, bonus, equity and employee benefits.
At Rambus, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. We value a range of perspectives and experiences that contribute to innovation and collaboration. Our goal is to ensure that all team members have equitable access to opportunities, resources, and a sense of belonging. We believe that a culture of fairness and inclusion helps us all do our best work.
Rambus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and  Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Rambus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our job application procedures. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please feel free to inform us in your application.
Rambus does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
For more information about Rambus, visit rambus.com. For additional information on life at Rambus and our current openings, check out rambus.com/careers/.