Firmware Engineer, Secure Systems
Core
Building firmware for cyber-physical security systems that operate in high-stakes real-world environments (Olympic delegations, F1, government protection) to ensure hardware alignment with human intent.
Role type
Senior Firmware Engineer (Embedded Security)
Builds
Secure embedded systems, firmware modules, and hardware validation tooling for physical defense applications.
Domain
Cyber-physical security, embedded systems, hardware security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Systems-level firmware development, C programming, adversarial security testing, trust boundary analysis, embedded Linux, RTOS, wireless radio integration
Preferred skills
Secure boot implementation, verified OTA pipelines, RF/SDR work, hardware CTF participation, security research publication
Technologies
C, Rust, Zig, C++, RTOS, embedded Linux, systemd, BLE, UART, USB, GPS
Responsibilities
Own firmware across RTOS, embedded Linux, and wireless radios; conduct adversarial review of firmware attack surfaces; build and maintain hardware validation tooling; define trust boundaries between hardware and software; manage secure boot and verified firmware update pipelines.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
