Senior Hardware Security Engineer: SoC & Secure Boot

Ampcus, Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology and consulting firm seeks a Security Engineer IV in Seattle, WA. This role focuses on verifying and validating hardware security as well as evaluating security features of devices. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in computer engineering, along with at least 5 years of experience in hardware or embedded systems security. Strong programming skills in C, C++, or Rust are essential. Experience with cryptography and security testing tools is needed, with preferences for advanced degrees and additional security experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in hardware security or embedded systems security.
• Strong knowledge of cryptography and secure hardware architectures.
• Experience with debugging interface security and fault injection protection.

Responsibilities

• Verify and validate security across the hardware lifecycle for client devices.
• Evaluate SoC security features including secure boot and fault injection protection.
• Perform code reviews to identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities.

Skills

Hardware security

Embedded systems security

Programming in C, C++, or Rust

Secure boot implementations

Cryptography (RSA, AES, HMAC, PQC)

Hardware security architectures

Technical documentation

Security testing tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or Computer Science

Tools

VHDL

Verilog

Electronics test equipment

Job description

A global technology and consulting firm seeks a Security Engineer IV in Seattle, WA. This role focuses on verifying and validating hardware security as well as evaluating security features of devices. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in computer engineering, along with at least 5 years of experience in hardware or embedded systems security. Strong programming skills in C, C++, or Rust are essential. Experience with cryptography and security testing tools is needed, with preferences for advanced degrees and additional security experience.