ppWe are working with a fast scaling Semiconductor company, who are looking for an experienced Hardware Security Engineer to join their growing hardware security team. You’ll define and own SoC security architecture across our Root of Trust, secure boot, cryptographic IP, and key management, while driving vulnerability analysis and mitigation across pre-silicon and production systems. This is a hands-on role bridging high-level security requirements with RTL-level implementation in a fast-paced, deep-tech environment. /p h3Key responsibilities /h3 ul liDefine hardware security strategy and roadmap in collaboration with security certification teams /li liOwn SoC Root of Trust architecture, including secure boot, crypto IP integration, and secure key storage/provisioning /li liLead triage and mitigation of hardware vulnerabilities across design and deployed products /li liTranslate security requirements into RTL/microarchitectural implementations and countermeasures /li liEnsure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations /li liStay current with advances in silicon security, attack vectors,



and trust architectures /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul liMaster’s/PhD in EE, CE, CS or related field /li li5+ years in SoC/processor design with strong RTL (SystemVerilog/Verilog) expertise /li liDeep understanding of SoC security (RoT, secure boot, trust boundaries, secure elements) /li liExperience with RISC-V privileged architecture (security aspects) /li liExposure to hardware attacks (fault injection, side-channel, debug interfaces) /li liLow-level software skills (C and assembly) /li liStrong technical documentation and cross-team collaboration skills /li /ul h3Nice to have /h3 ul liExperience with OpenTitan / Caliptra or similar open-source security stacks /li liKnowledge of PQC and cryptographic hardware implementations /li liExposure to silicon validation/bring-up and datacenter or AI infrastructure environments /li liFamiliarity with confidential computing, TEEs, remote attestation, virtualization /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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