SPAN
Sr. Embedded Security Engineer
San Francisco · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 48 days ago
PythonRustC++LinuxCybersecurityEmbedded SystemsSystems EngineeringCommunication
About the role
- We are looking for a hands-on individual with a security engineering mindset to join us as a Senior Embedded Security Engineer as part of the Security team at SPAN.
- In this role, you will directly influence the security of software across our entire hardware product line.
Responsibilities
- Architect and develop robust security infrastructure, including cryptographic services and other security-critical components.
- Implement secure and authenticated boot flows to ensure device and firmware integrity from power-on.
- Design and integrate security provisioning protocols into the factory manufacturing process.
- Design and implement secure debug architectures to safeguard physical and logical interfaces (e.g., JTAG, SWD, UART) against unauthorized access and reverse engineering.
- Rapidly prototype new security features, helping to identify vulnerabilities, design mitigations, and test continuous security improvements.
- ⚡ Strong focus on team building and company culture: Employee Resource Groups, monthly social events, SPANcakes recognition breakfast, lunch, and learns
- We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
Requirements
- Strong programming proficiency in C/C++, Rust and Python for developing secure, high-performance software and automation tools.
- Software Development: Strong programming proficiency in C/C++, Rust and Python for developing secure, high-performance software and automation tools.
Nice to have
- Ideally, you have notable skills and experience in the following core areas:
Skills
- Applied cryptography and cryptographic service infrastructure
- Operating system security and OS-level hardening
- Secure / Authenticated boot flows
- Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs)
- Establish secure device identities and root-of-trust architectures utilizing onboard hardware security modules (HSMs/TPMs).
- Harden Linux and POSIX-based operating systems to minimize attack surfaces and secure the software stack.
Compensation
- ⚡ Competitive compensation + equity grants at a well-funded, venture-backed company
Benefits
- ⚡ Competitive compensation + equity grants at a well-funded, venture-backed company
- 100% employee premiums for base plans on medical, dental, vision with options for additional coverage.
- Parental leave up to twenty four (24) weeks depending on eligibility
- ⚡ Flexible hours, one holiday per month, and flexible time off
Company info
- Employee Resource Groups, monthly social events, SPANcakes recognition breakfast, lunch, and learns
- Interested in joining our team?
- Apply today and we'll be in touch with the next steps!
- SPAN is enabling electrification for all ⚡
- WE ARE A MISSION-DRIVEN COMPANY DESIGNING, BUILDING, AND DEPLOYING PRODUCTS THAT ELECTRIFY THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT, REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS, AND SLOW THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE.
- Decarbonization is the process to reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, from entering our atmosphere.
- Electrification is the process of replacing fossil fuel appliances that run on gas or oil with all-electric upgrades for a cleaner way to power our lives.
- Enabling homes and vehicles powered by clean energy
- Making electrification upgrades possible
- Building more resilient homes with reliable backup
- Designing a flexible and distributed electrical grid
- Headquartered in San Francisco's vibrant SoMa neighborhood, we are an eclectic group of creative thinkers who value open communication, teamwork, and a 'make it happen' approach to addressing complex challenges.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity in a serious way.
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