Embedded Security Engineer

Who We Are

Sauron is the home security company of the future. Homeowners today lack compelling options when it comes to peace of mind against vulnerabilities, and total command and control of their home. Leveraging cutting-edge AI and sensor technology, Sauron brings next-generation technology to homeowners to protect their families and property. Incubated by the serial entrepreneur Kevin Hartz and Atomic, Sauron is building the new perception system for the home.

The Role | Embedded Security Engineer

Sauron is creating a new paradigm in how homeowners interact with their properties and security systems.  We are seeking a skilled and experienced Embedded Security Engineer to shape the foundations of our high end residential security systems from architecture and design through strategy and implementation.  You will work with hardware and software teams to integrate security by design into our firmware and network systems with a coherent, comprehensive security approach.  This work is of critical importance to the value proposition of the product and company.

We value:

• Collaboration, teamwork, and creative thinking.

• Continuous building and testing.

• Taking ownership over the full product experience from installation through customer interaction and lifecycle reliability.

• Test-driven, evidence-based development and hands-on, rapid validation.

You will contribute by:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining secure embedded software for Sauron’s high end custom residential security hardware systems.

• Implementing security architectures including secure boot, encryption, and hardware root of trust.

• Performing threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing of embedded products and platforms.

• Developing and implementing policies and mechanisms for secure edge hardware firmware updates, authentication, and data protection.

• Architecting and implementing communication protocols between devices and on-site server, cloud, PSIM, and mobile app (TCP/IP, TLS, VPNs, etc).

• Collaborating with hardware and software engineering teams to integrate low-level drivers, bootloaders, and real-time operating systems.

• Ensuring end-to-end security compliance of Sauron’s systems.

• Collaborating with other engineering functions and with non-technical teams to ensure we are creating the best possible product for our clients.

• Managing project timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables for the hardware engineering team.  Communicating status and key risks to project stakeholders.

Your background includes:  

• 5+ years of extensive, current experience in embedded systems development, with strong C/C++ skills and security experience.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience designing and implementing embedded security strategy and features for products from concept to mass production.

• Familiarity with embedded Linux and/or RTOS environments.

• Solid understanding of cryptographic protocols, secure firmware practices, and hardware security modules (TPM, secure elements).

• Excellent ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with designers, product owners, engineers in other domains, and non-technical teams.

Nice to haves (familiarity with/desire to learn):

• Experience working on security systems or autonomous vision systems. 

• Familiarity with electronics integration and authentication including sensors, embedded systems, and control systems.

• Experience working with domestic and overseas manufacturing partners.

• Knowledge of secure provisioning, certificate management, and PKI.

• Hands-on experience with WiFi and BLE protocols.

• Exposure to regulatory standards such as UL 2900, FIPS 140-2, or ISO/IEC 27001.