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

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