Senior Security Engineer

microTECH Global Limited; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 82,198 - 105,683; Full time

Job summary

An international consumer electronics company is seeking a Senior Security Engineer in Munich, Germany. In this role, you will research cutting-edge system security technologies, design and implement prototypes, and contribute to industry standards. Ideal candidates hold a PhD or master's in computer science. Strong communication skills in English are essential. Interested candidates should reach out via email.

Qualifications

• PhD or master's degree in a relevant field.
• Research experience in kernel development and/or system security.
• Strong programming skills in Rust or C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze state of the art in system security.
• Design technology prototypes for various devices.
• Publish research results in renowned conferences.

Skills

Computer architectures knowledge

System security technologies

Rust or C/C++ programming

Excellent English communication

Education

PhD or master's degree in computer science or system security

Job description

Job Title: Senior Security Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Munich, Germany

Our client is an international consumer electronics company.

Responsibilities:

• Research and analyse the state of the art in system security and trusted computing technologies
• Design and implement technology prototypes and support their integration into data centre servers, consumer devices or network equipment
• Write design documentation and publish the research results in well-known conferences
• Participate in the industry analysis, strategic planning of new features and contribute to industry standards on platform security (e.g. TCG)

Technical Requirements:

• PhD or master's degree in computer science or system security related fields
• Knowledge of computer architectures (ARM, RISC-V or x86) and/or with operating system concepts
• Research experience in kernel development and/or system security technologies such as Roots of Trust, ISA extensions, TEEs, e.g. experience with TPM, DICE, Secure Boot, Linux IMA, dm/fs-verity or with compiler-assisted defenses (CFI, memory tagging, sanitizers)
• Rust or C/C++ programming (kernel or embedded)
• Expertise in other xPU architectures such as GPUs and NPUs is a plus
• Contributions to open-source projects such as kernels, virtualization or container engines are a plus
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken

If you’re interested, please reach out to [e-mail] to hear more.