Platform Hardware Security Engineer: Secure Boot & Attestation

United States Digital Space LLC; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 364,500 - 445,500; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Platform Hardware Security Engineer to design and implement security architectures for bare-metal infrastructure. This role demands expertise in low-level systems security and the ability to architect solutions balancing security with performance for AI model training.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with secure boot technologies, a strong grasp of cryptographic protocols, and knowledge of firmware security practices.

Annual salary is $405,000 USD with a minimum education requirement of a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with secure boot, measured boot, and attestation technologies.
• Strong understanding of cryptographic protocols and hardware security modules.
• Experience with UEFI/BIOS or embedded firmware security.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure boot chains for diverse hardware platforms.
• Architect attestation systems providing cryptographic proof of system state.
• Conduct firmware vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.

Skills

Secure boot technologies

Cryptographic protocols

Low-level programming (C, Rust, Assembly)

Firmware vulnerability assessment

Supply chain security

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Platform Hardware Security Engineer to design and implement security architectures for bare-metal infrastructure. This role demands expertise in low-level systems security and the ability to architect solutions balancing security with performance for AI model training.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with secure boot technologies, a strong grasp of cryptographic protocols, and knowledge of firmware security practices.

Annual salary is $405,000 USD with a minimum education requirement of a Bachelor’s degree.