Senior Advanced Firmware Engineer, Cybersecurity

As a Cybersecurity Senior Advanced Firmware Engineer, you will contribute to the development of secure firmware for a wide range of embedded products. Your role will include reviewing product specifications with a cybersecurity mindset and implementing robust, secure firmware solutions to meet the needs of Resideo's customers. You’ll work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet not only functional but also security and compliance requirements. Join us and discover why a career with Resideo in embedded security is the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

JOB DUTIES:

• Design and develop secure firmware for existing and new products
• Integrate cryptographic libraries and implement secure boot, firmware signing, and key management mechanisms
• Facilitate secure builds using source control tools with security in mind (e.g., signed commits, SBOM tracking)
• Plan and estimate development tasks, including potential security impact assessments
• Support all phases of the secure software lifecycle: design, implementation, integration, testing, and release
• Participate in security-focused peer code reviews and maintain secure coding practices
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and software teams to define and enforce firmware security requirements
• Assist in failure analysis with a focus on identifying security vulnerabilities and attack vectors
• Help maintain firmware and internal tools, including those for vulnerability scanning, security testing, and automation
• Contribute to documentation of secure design principles and product threat models
• Prototype security-focused proof-of-concepts and participate in internal security research initiatives

YOU MUST HAVE:

• 5+ years experience programming in C and/or C++, with exposure to Python or scripting languages
• An understanding of basic cryptography (e.g., encryption, hashing, certificates)
• Proven professional experience with, and knowledge of secure coding principles and embedded systems basics

WE VALUE:

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Familiarity with Secure Boot, TPM, TrustZone, or HSMs
• Knowledge of common embedded vulnerabilities (e.g., stack overflows, buffer management issues)
• Interest in or experience with firmware signing, OTA update security, and anti-rollback mechanisms
• Understanding of embedded security standards (e.g., NIST 800-193, ISO 21434, or IEC 62443)
• Passion for cybersecurity and eagerness to learn secure firmware development
• Understanding of protocols like RS-232, I2C, SPI, UART, and their potential attack surfaces
• Knowledge of embedded real-time operating systems (RTOS) and secure thread handling

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Innovation: Bring your creative ideas to the table and be part of a company that values out-of-the-box thinking
• Growth: Join a dynamic team with ample opportunities for professional and personal development
• Resideo provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including life and health insurance, life assistance program, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability insurance, retirement plans, vacation & holidays

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Resideo is a leading global provider of critical comfort and security solutions primarily in residential environments and distributor of low-voltage electronic and security products. Building on a 130-year heritage, Resideo has a presence in more than 150 million homes, with 15 million systems installed in homes each year. We continue to serve more than 110,000 professionals through leading distributors, including our ADI Global Distribution business, which exports to more than 100 countries from more than 200 stocking locations around the world. Resideo is a $5.0 billion company with approximately 13,000 global employees. For more information about Resideo, please visit www.resideo.com.

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