Low-Level Security Engineer — Kernel, Firmware & Hardware

Cerebras; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-corporate work culture

Equal opportunity employer

Opportunities for continuous learning

Job summary

Cerebras in Raleigh, North Carolina is looking for a Hardware / Low Level Security Engineer dedicated to enhancing security in their AI platform. You will focus on hardening the Linux kernel and firmware, conducting security reviews, and partnering across teams. This role is ideal for those with a background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and deep security expertise.

Join a dynamic environment that values diversity and encourages continuous learning. Enjoy the opportunity to work on groundbreaking AI technology while contributing to a stable and innovative organization.

Qualifications

• Deep familiarity with the Linux kernel, including kernel modules and syscall interface.
• Hands-on experience with firmware, secure boot, and platform integrity tooling.
• Strong proficiency in C and a modern systems language.

Responsibilities

• Partner with teams to embed security controls across hardware and runtime.
• Design and implement security hardening across multiple system layers.
• Conduct deep security reviews of kernel modules and low-level components.

Skills

Linux kernel familiarity

C programming

Cybersecurity expertise

Firmware experience

Modern systems languages (Rust, Go)

Written communication skills

Education

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering background

Tools

UEFI

TPM

eBPF

Job description

Cerebras in Raleigh, North Carolina is looking for a Hardware / Low Level Security Engineer dedicated to enhancing security in their AI platform. You will focus on hardening the Linux kernel and firmware, conducting security reviews, and partnering across teams. This role is ideal for those with a background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and deep security expertise.

Join a dynamic environment that values diversity and encourages continuous learning. Enjoy the opportunity to work on groundbreaking AI technology while contributing to a stable and innovative organization.