Principal Engineer - Applications

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Job Description:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Principal Application Engineer with deep expertise in embedded systems security and cryptographic technologies. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain secure embedded solutions for next-generation products.

Security Domain

• Hands-on experience in architecting, developing and testing cryptographic security features for embedded platforms
• Expertise in encryption, hashing algorithms and key derivation functions
• Proficient in implementing and managing Digital Signature and Key Exchange protocols
• Experience with PKI and Certificate Management
• Good understanding and hands on experience with Secure Key Storage with HSM, TPMs, Secure Elements, and PUF-based secure storage
• Experience supporting secure key provisioning flow during manufacturing and development
• Strong knowledge of TLS/DTLS 1.2/1.3, mutual TLS (mTLS), and integration of SSL libraries such as wolfSSL or Mbed TLS
• Experience working with third-party firmware solutions such as wolfHSM, wolfBoot, wolfCrypt, and Mbed Crypto on 32-bit microcontrollers
• In-depth understanding of Secure Boot and Secure DFU implementation, including key features such as anti-rollback protection, disaster recovery, multi-image support, and system resilience
• Hands-on with TCG DICE and related device identity/authentication frameworks
• Understanding of secure firmware update mechanisms and platform recovery strategies
• Experience with Trusted Execution Environments (TEE) such as ARM TrustZone
• Ability to interface with cryptographic co-processors and hardware accelerators
• Knowledge of tamper detection, fault/glitch injection protection, and secure debug lockdown techniques
• Familiarity with post-quantum cryptography schemes and migration strategies

Tools

• Proficient with IDEs and editors such as MPLAB X, Keil, and Visual Studio Code
• Experienced with compilers like XC32, GCC, and IAR
• Proficient in using a range of hardware debuggers, including SEGGER J-Link, ICD, and similar tools
• Familiar with Atlassian tools including Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, R4J, and XRAY
• Strong understanding of Git version control
• Practical experience with RTOS, preferably FreeRTOS and Zephyr
• Familiarity with Git, GitHub/GitLab CI/CD, and DevSecOps concepts.
• Experience with artifact repositories (e.g., Artifactory, NPMJS).
• Understanding of software security testing tools and their integration in CI/CD (e.g., SonarQube, OSS licenses scanning tools).
• Hands-on experience with Jenkins pipelines

Processes and Standards

• Solid knowledge of Agile Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) using ASPICE processes.
• Understanding of relevant standards and certifications, including ASPICE, ISO 21434, FIPS 140-2/140-3, CMVP, and CAVP.
• Experience with threat modeling, TARA (Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment), and vulnerability management.
• Knowledge of CRA (Cyber Resilience Act) and OCP (Open Compute Project) compliance.
• Working knowledge of MISRA C standards and CMSIS.

Programming and Scripting

• Extensive firmware development experience in Embedded C, C++, and Assembly
• Proficient in GUI development and scripting using Python, TypeScript, Java, or similar languages
• Skilled in writing clean, secure, and maintainable code in C/C++, Python, or equivalent
• Solid understanding of secure coding practices and standards such as MISRA C and CERT C/C++
• Hands-on experience with code analysis and profiling tools for performance and security optimization
• Familiarity with FreeMarker Template Language (.ftl) or a strong willingness to learn
• Good understanding of microcontroller architectures, memory-mapped I/O, and real-time embedded system constraints
• Comfortable developing in Linux environments

Documentation

• Familiarity with documentation tools like Doxygen, XML editors, Tridion Docs, and Publication Manager

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Prior customer-facing experience is a plus

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Electrical / Electronics / Computer Engineering plus 10 years of experience or Master’s degree in Electrical / Electronics / Computer Engineering plus 7.5 YOE in developing security solutions for microcontrollers
• Strong understanding of 32-bit microcontrollers, including PIC32, SAM, and Arm Cortex-M series
• Strong understanding of embedded security concepts

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Hearing, Seeing, Talking

Physical Requirements:

80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing

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