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Ambiq · 1 day ago

Sr Staff Software Engineer, Security

Austin, Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Ambiq Micro Inc. is a leading provider of ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions focused on enabling intelligence everywhere. The Senior Staff Software Engineer, Security will develop and support the Trustzone-based Trusted Execution Environment for Ambiq’s SoCs, collaborating with various teams to ensure security and compliance in embedded systems.

Consumer ElectronicsInternet of ThingsManufacturingSemiconductor

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Enable Trusted Execution Environments (TEE) support on Ambiq’s Trustzone enabled Apollo and Atomiq family of products

Take reference Trusted Firmware for Microcontroller (TF-m) implementation from ARM and adapt it to suit the specifics of Ambiq’s Trustzone implementation

Drive necessary Secure BootROM software updates, laying the foundation for TEE and implement necessary elements required for TF-m

Help drive SDK infrastructure and architectural changes to support Trustzone enabled systems

Spearhead Ambiq's compliance efforts by supporting industry-leading security certifications like ARM Platform Security Architecture (PSA)

Work closely with Alpha customers to ensure seamless integration of TF-m by testing and verifying its functionality in customer builds

Work closely with the SQA and System Test team to help define and implement test cases for security deliverables to ensure full coverage

Qualification

Embedded software developmentEmbedded securityARM Trusted FirmwareCryptographyTrustZoneSecure BootIoT security conceptsARM Platform Security ArchitectureEmbedded CTask managementProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

A Bachelor's of Science or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

10+ years of experience developing embedded software for real-time environments (bare metal and RTOS)

At least 5 years working on embedded security, cryptography, trustzone and secure boot

Solid understanding & Proven ability to port and support ARM Trusted Firmware for Microcontrollers (TF-M)

Understanding of security implications for the embedded systems, and experience with IoT security concepts (TrustZone, Root of Trust, Secure Boot, Secure Update)

Familiarity and prior experience with ARM Platform Security Architecture (PSA), ARM Trustzone for microcontrollers, cryptographic algorithms/protocols, and ARM Cryptocell

Expertise in embedded C and assembly language, particularly for system initialization

Familiarity with at least one MCU IDE on Windows from ARM/Keil, IAR, Eclipse, or others

The candidate must be able to independently manage assigned tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to seek clarification when needed are essential

Experience in prioritizing tasks and managing workflow for oneself and potentially others in the future

Ability to delegate effectively and keep projects on track to achieve desired outcomes

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas (now or in the future) for this role