Security Engineer, Product and Device Security

Figure; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Figure, based in San Jose, CA, is looking for a Security Engineer to join their Security & Privacy team focused on AI Robotics. The role demands conducting security assessments, designing technical solutions, and advocating for security and user privacy.

With a salary range of $150,000 – $350,000 annually, this full-time position requires expertise in embedded system security and effective collaboration skills. A BS in a relevant field and 3+ years of experience in security are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in hardware reverse engineering, firmware security, and security architecture.
• Strong electrical engineering skills for reverse engineering hardware interfaces.
• Solid foundation in low-level software security (C/C++, compilers).
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently under minimal supervision.
• 3+ years of experience in application/hardware security.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments of embedded systems and hardware designs.
• Design solutions to mitigate security risks across the company.
• Build frameworks to protect against common attacks on embedded systems.
• Identify hardware security weaknesses in product designs.
• Advocate for security and user privacy.

Skills

Embedded system security

Hardware reverse engineering

Firmware security

Cryptography

Software security

Education

BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems

Job description

Security Engineer, Product and Device Security

San Jose, CA

Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our humanoid robot, Figure 02, is designed for commercial tasks and the home. We are based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It’s time to build.

We are looking for a Security Engineer to join the Security & Privacy team at Figure, focusing on security of the robot as well as associated backend services. We are looking for excellent security engineers who have experience in breaking and building complex embedded/hardware systems, with experience in AI and complex distributed software systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments of embedded systems, hardware designs, and software integrations, as well as build tooling for a secure design/development lifecycle of complex hardware systems
• Design technical solutions to mitigate security risks and work with teams across the company to implement them
• Build frameworks and systems to protect from common attacks and reverse engineering for embedded systems
• Hunt for hardware security weaknesses insecure design patterns on our product stack
• Be a champion for security and user privacy

Requirements

• Experience in several of the following embedded system security domains: hardware reverse engineering, firmware security, security architecture & design, electrical engineering and design, micro-controller security, and cryptography.
• Strong electrical engineering (not scripting or automation) skills and ability to reverse engineer hardware interfaces, communication protocols, and embedded systems
• Solid foundation in software security, esp low level security (C/C++, compilers, etc.)
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders whilst prioritizing tasks and work independently under minimal supervision.
• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent years of experience in a related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in the field of application/hardware security or related security role
• Passion for learning and helping others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $150,000 - $350,000 annually.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.