Staff Engineer, Embedded Security

Description

• Design and implement secure embedded software for next generation solar power and communications devices; Specifying, designing, implementing and testing embedded real-time security software in C/C++
• Analyses existing systems to find areas for improvement
• Identify potential security vulnerabilities in embedded systems and develop countermeasures 
• Perform security assessments and penetration testing on embedded systems 
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure the security of embedded hardware components 
• Refactoring and improving existing code bases for better security
• Using test-driven development (TDD) and unit testing techniques to maintain and improve code quality
• Develop and enforce secure coding practices for embedded software development 
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in embedded security 
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field required, Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years’ experience C/C++ development for real-time applications and
• 8+ years’ experience with OSs like Linux, FreeRTOS, Zephyr
• Knowledge of common communication protocols found in the IoT ecosystem such as TCP/IP, CAN, Bluetooth, BLE, Wi-Fi  
• Knowledge of cryptography and applied cryptography for provisioning secure hardware is desirable  
• Knowledge of ARM (including Trust Zone architecture) and other embedded microprocessors  
• Practical experience with security controls for POSIX type operating system 
• Strong understanding of embedded system architecture and design principles 
• Must be familiar with low level serial communications protocols and protocol design
• Experience with secure coding practices and vulnerability analysis 
• Knowledge of security protocols and cryptography   
• Experience with embedded software development tools and IDEs  
• Experience with SAST, DAST, SCA, Threat modelling 
• Understanding of hardware-software interfaces in embedded systems 
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills 
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently 
• Able to carry a design task from concept to implementation
• Ability to program in, or learn Ruby and Lua
• Experience with GIT or Subversion desired