Ampcus Inc · 1 month ago
Security Engineer IV
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110/hr - $130/hr
5+ years expAmpcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are seeking a Hardware Security Engineer to join our dynamic team focused on device security and hardware validation. This role is essential in ensuring our products meet the highest security standards through comprehensive requirement verification, security assessment, and implementation oversight.
Data ManagementInformation Technology
Responsibilities
This Hardware Security Engineering role focuses on verifying and validating security across the entire hardware lifecycle for client devices
You will evaluate System-on-a-Chip (SoC) security features including secure boot implementation, fault injection protection, secure key storage, anti-rollback mechanisms, cryptographic key management, and debug interface restrictions
You will be responsible for performing code reviews and identifying weaknesses and vulnerabilities
You will also interface directly with manufacturers and will work with them to review security requirement compliance evidence and will help them mitigate vulnerabilities
Success in this position requires partnering with multiple stakeholders to accomplish these tasks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
5 years of experience in hardware security, embedded systems security, or similar
Experience programming in at least one modern language such as C, C++, or Rust
Strong knowledge of secure boot implementations, cryptography (RSA, AES, HMAC, PQC), and hardware security architectures (e.g. ARM TrustZone or Client SGX)
Knowledge of debug interface security (JTAG, BDM), anti-rollback mechanisms, and fault injection protection
Experience writing technical documents, project plans and progress reports to leadership and to stakeholders
Experience with hardware security testing tools and methodologies
Preferred
Master's degree in relevant technical field or equivalent advanced experience
Experience with DRM implementations and content protection systems
Experience designing or reviewing RTL designs in VHDL or Verilog
Knowledge of side-channel attack analysis and associated countermeasures
Hands-on experience testing, debugging, or hacking hardware using common electronics test equipment
Experience with penetration testing or hacking consumer electronic devices
Experience designing, testing, and analyzing circuit designs and PCB layouts
Company
Ampcus Inc
Ampcus is a global business, technology consulting and an staff augmentation firm specializing in AI/ML,digital solutions, Cybersecurity & Risk management, Testing, Forensics & Fraud services and human capital management.
1001-5000 employees
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