Security Engineer IV - Security Engineer IV

Job#: 3016426

Job Description:

Security Engineer IV -Software

Location: Seattle, WA (onsite)

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Job Description:

We are seeking a Hardware Security Engineer to join our dynamic team focused on device security and hardware validation. This role is essential in ensuring our products meet the highest security standards through comprehensive requirement verification, security assessment, and implementation oversight. You will work at the intersection of hardware design, security engineering, and manufacturing processes to deliver secure, reliable products to millions of customers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

This Hardware Security Engineering role focuses on verifying and validating security across the entire hardware lifecycle. You will evaluate security features including secure boot implementation, fault injection protection, secure key storage, anti-rollback mechanisms, cryptographic key management, and debug interface restrictions. You will be responsible for performing code reviews and identifying weaknesses and vulnerabilities. You will also interface directly with manufacturers and will work with them to review security requirement compliance evidence and will help them mitigate vulnerabilities. Success in this position requires partnering with multiple stakeholders to accomplish these tasks.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

5+ years of experience in hardware security, embedded systems security, or similar

Experience programming in at least one modern language such as C, C++, or Rust

Strong knowledge of secure boot implementations, cryptography (RSA, AES, HMAC, PQC), and hardware security architectures (e.g. ARM TrustZone or Intel SGX)

Knowledge of debug interface security (JTAG, BDM), anti-rollback mechanisms, and fault injection protection

Experience writing technical documents, project plans and progress reports to leadership and to stakeholders

Experience with hardware security testing tools and methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in relevant technical field or equivalent advanced experience

Experience with DRM implementations and content protection systems

Experience designing or reviewing RTL designs in VHDL or Verilog

Knowledge of side-channel attack analysis and associated countermeasures

Hands-on experience testing, debugging, or hacking hardware using common electronics test equipment

Experience with penetration testing or hacking consumer electronic devices

Experience writing technical documents, project plans and progress reports to leadership and to stakeholders

Experience designing, testing, and analyzing circuit designs and PCB layouts



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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.