Embedded Security Expert
DSR Corporation2 months ago
Porto, PortugalSenior
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain secure embedded software and firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers and microprocessors.
- Conduct threat modeling, security risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and security assessments of embedded systems.
- Identify vulnerabilities in embedded system designs, code, and architecture and recommend mitigations.
- Collaborate with development teams on security-by-design, secure coding practices, code reviews, and application security improvements.
- Monitor emerging security trends, exploits, and vulnerabilities and translate them into actionable improvements.
- Document security architecture, design decisions, and test results for internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience; an MS degree is preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in embedded systems development and at least 1 year of experience in IoT or embedded security.
- Expert proficiency in C/C++.
- Deep understanding of RTOS platforms, bootloaders, bare-metal development, and the Embedded Linux boot process.
- Experience with JTAG/SWD debugging, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and reading board schematics.
- Strong knowledge of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, PKI, key management, and secure element provisioning.
- Familiarity with embedded attack vectors, reverse engineering, and SAST/DAST tools.
- Technical leadership experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Fluent written and spoken English and experience working in distributed teams.
- Preferred experience includes hardware prototyping and soldering, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Z-Wave, Secure Boot, Trusted Execution Environments, Trusted Platform Modules, IDA Pro, Ghidra, Radare2, Binary Ninja, Python or other scripting languages, cybersecurity frameworks and standards, web application and service testing, and Unix-like systems administration.
Benefits
- Salary range of €34K–€57K.
- Annual bonus payment upon achievement of company goals.
- Employer-sponsored health insurance and a flexible benefits package.
- Extra holidays and up to 10 paid sick-leave days per year.
- Accelerated career growth opportunities.
- Flexible schedule and strong emphasis on work-life balance.
- Office located in central Porto.
About DSR Corporation
DSR Corporation provides custom software development and engineering services across IoT, embedded systems, wireless protocol stacks, web, mobile, and cloud for enterprises and device makers. Its business model combines professional services with licensing of protocol stacks and related technology. Founded in 1998 and privately held, the company is headquartered in Colorado with international development centers supporting global clients.