Firmware Security Engineer (m/f/d)
Swissbit AG7 months ago
Remote, GermanyEntry Level
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize firmware for next-generation flash controllers.
- Contribute to the development of security architectures and new security functions.
- Design and implement concepts for data and firmware security.
- Collaborate with the test team to comprehensively validate product security functions.
- Support product certifications under internationally recognized security standards, including FIPS, NIST, TCG, and OCP.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree, or equivalent, in computer science or a related engineering discipline.
- Very good knowledge of common symmetric and asymmetric encryption and signature methods.
- Knowledge of legal cybersecurity requirements, including the Cyber Resilience Act.
- Very good knowledge of the C programming language.
- Experience with microprocessors, embedded-system architecture, compilers, and embedded software development tools.
- Good written and spoken English.
- Embedded software development experience is advantageous, but beginners are welcome.
- Experience with internationally recognized security certification processes is a plus.
- Experience with storage-device host interfaces such as PCIe/NVMe is advantageous.
Benefits
- Collaborative team environment with room for individual ideas.
- Flexible working hours and personal scheduling flexibility.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Well-equipped working infrastructure with state-of-the-art EDA tools.
- Corporate benefits including Hansefit, Jobrad, and Pluxee.
- The role is primarily associated with the Dresden location, with proximity to the development and production site in Berlin.
About Swissbit AG
Swissbit AG designs and manufactures embedded memory and hardware-based security products—industrial SSDs, SD/microSD cards, USB modules, and IoT security elements—for OEMs in industrial, automotive, networking, and IoT markets. It sells rugged storage and data‑protection modules plus software and services to secure devices and infrastructure. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Bronschhofen, Switzerland, Swissbit is privately held and backed by Ardian.