Job Description

Our partner is looking for a Product Security Engineer, Hardware to strengthen the security of processor and SoC platforms through architecture analysis, attack research and practical security testing.

The role focuses on identifying weaknesses in processor hardware, Root of Trust, firmware and SoC designs, then turning known and emerging attack techniques into concrete tests and mitigation recommendations. You will work closely with hardware teams and contribute to security documentation, regulatory readiness and product security improvements.

Location: Barcelona, Spain, Hybrid
Level: Mid

Responsibilities

Analyse processor, SoC, Root of Trust and firmware security

Review hardware architecture and implementation for vulnerabilities

Maintain hardware security specifications and technical documentation

Research new hardware and platform attack techniques

Reproduce published attacks against real implementations

Develop new security tests and attack scenarios

Identify microarchitectural, physical and memory related weaknesses

Build proof of concept attacks using C and assembly

Report vulnerabilities clearly and recommend mitigations

Work with hardware teams to validate and resolve findings

Support security certification and regulatory compliance activities

Automate security testing and data analysis where relevant

Requirements

2 to 5 years of hardware security, computer architecture or systems security experience

Master’s degree in a relevant technical field

Strong understanding of RISC V architecture

Processor microarchitecture and SoC knowledge

Knowledge of hardware attack techniques

Microarchitectural attack knowledge





Physical and memory attack awareness

C programming experience

Assembly knowledge, ideally RISC V

Ability to create security tests and attack proofs of concept

Strong technical documentation skills

Ability to work independently and with engineering teams

Optional / Desired

Caliptra or OpenTitan

Side channel analysis

Fault injection

Hardware security research or CTF experience

Classical cryptography

Post Quantum Cryptography

Confidential computing

Trusted execution environments

Remote attestation

Memory isolation

EU CRA

Common Criteria

FIPS 140-3

Python for test automation and analysis

What’s in it for you?

Adaptable working hours

Hybrid model, 4 days office, 1 day from home

1 week per year working from anywhere

25 days annual leave plus December 24 and 31

Monthly food allowance

Private medical insurance

Relocation bonus

Housing search support

Visa support if required

Family relocation support

Virtual shares

Language classes

Tax incentive, subject to eligibility

We redefine recruitment by focusing on a rich back to basics approach that focuses on genuine relationship building both with our clients and our candidates, offering a truly bespoke service that revolves around that perfect match. With global reach and equipped with profound industry insights and an extensive network, we have now earned the trust of globally recognized iGaming and fintech companies. Standing firmly as the go-to partner for these industry leaders, collaborating on numerous local and global HR projects, we take pride in our role as true lifetime partners for both our clients and candidates.

📌 Product Security Engineer (Hardware) (Barcelona)
🏢 Hireroo
📍 Barcelona