Software Security Engineer
Dolby Laboratories24 hours ago
Dublin, IrelandMid Level
Responsibilities
- Support threat analysis and risk assessment activities for Dolby products, including IP security and software vulnerabilities.
- Implement, test, and document intellectual property protection mechanisms with team support.
- Investigate the exploitability of discovered vulnerabilities using established tools and methods.
- Develop and troubleshoot software in embedded environments spanning operating systems, applications, and hardware interfaces.
- Collaborate with engineers and security specialists, participate in technical reviews, and communicate findings clearly.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of professional experience in software development, software security, or a related technical field.
- Working knowledge of C or C and familiarity with Python.
- Familiarity with cryptographic concepts and exposure to Crypto++, mbedTLS, or OpenSSL.
- Basic understanding of secure processing concepts and Trusted Execution Environments.
- Practical experience with software debugging, reverse engineering, or security analysis.
- Familiarity with executable binary formats and operating system fundamentals.
- Understanding of common software vulnerabilities such as buffer overflows and use-after-free issues.
- Experience using tools such as debuggers, disassemblers, decompilers, emulators, or virtual machines.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and English-language skills, with a willingness to learn.
- Preferred experience includes CTF participation, personal security research, or DIY electronics and robotics projects.
Benefits
- The posting describes a collegial culture, challenging projects, excellent compensation and benefits, and opportunities for recognition.
- The role is associated with Dolby's hiring entity in Dublin, Ireland.
About Dolby Laboratories
Dolby Laboratories develops audio, imaging, and voice technologies—such as Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision—licensed to device makers, streaming platforms, game studios, and cinemas. The NYSE-listed company (ticker: DLB), founded in 1965 and headquartered in San Francisco, also provides software and hardware for content creation and playback, generating revenue primarily from technology licensing and cinema products used in theaters worldwide.