Cerebras Systems

Hardware / Low Level Security Engineer

US and Canada Offices

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 28 days ago

GoRustLinuxComplianceSupply ChainElectrical EngineeringCommunication

About the role

We are seeking a Hardware / Low Level Security Engineer to harden the foundational layers of the systems that run the fastest AI inference on earth.
The right candidate brings deep systems expertise, a security mindset shaped by hands-on hardening and exploitation, and a passion for protecting unique compute architectures at scale.

Partner with platform, infrastructure, and hardware teams to embed security controls from physical hardware through runtime.
Design and implement security hardening across the Linux kernel, bootloader, firmware, and host OS layers of Cerebras compute platforms.
Drive secure boot, measured boot, and attestation strategies across our infrastructure, from the wafer-scale system to supporting host nodes.
Develop kernel-level monitoring and telemetry (e.g., eBPF) to enable detection of low-level attacker behavior.
Document low-level security posture, threat models, and remediation playbooks in clear, accessible language.
People who are serious about software make their own hardware.
Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.

exposure to non-standard compute architectures a plus.
Familiarity with hardware-level isolation primitives (e.g., IOMMU, SR-IOV, confidential computing)

Background in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering with career focus in Cybersecurity.
Deep familiarity with the Linux kernel - including kernel modules, syscall interface, namespaces, cgroups, eBPF, and LSM.
Hands-on experience with firmware, UEFI, secure boot, TPM, and platform integrity tooling.
Strong proficiency in C and a modern systems language (Rust, Go, or similar), with the ability to read and write production kernel code.
Strong written communication skills, with the ability to make low-level security concepts approachable for non-specialists.
Cerebras works with the leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups.

Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.
Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.
At Cerebras, we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry.
Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!

Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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