Embedded Software Engineer

Our San Diego based client builds hardware-encrypted storage solutions for highly regulated environments. We’re looking for an embedded software engineer to design and deliver security-focused features for encrypted storage products, including implementation of modern cryptography and support for FIPS certification efforts. You will work closely with hardware engineering and external silicon/SSD partners to bring secure products to market.

Responsibilitie

• sDesign and implement robust, maintainable embedded C/C++ software aligned with industry best practice
• sDevelop cryptography-enabled features supporting data confidentiality, integrity, and secure device behavio
• rCreate and execute verification/validation test plans; support product qualification and release readines
• sPartner with hardware engineering to bring up new boards, interpret datasheets/schematics, and debug HW/SW integration issue
• sPerform root-cause analysis and drive issues to resolution across firmware, hardware, and test domain
• sParticipate in design reviews and code reviews; help define coding standards and secure development practice
• sProduce technical documentation (requirements, specifications, style guides, test evidence
• )Support FIP S certification readiness activities and related documentation/evidence generatio
• nWork with silicon and SSD vendors to translate product requirements into partner roadmap

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Qualificatio

• nsB.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field (or equivalen
• t)3+ yea rs professional experience wit h C/C ++ (embedded preferre
• d)Working knowledge of software engineering best practices (code reviews, version control, coding standard
• s)Ability to develop firmware using industry standard IDE software packag
• esStrong written and verbal technical communication skil

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Preferred Qualification

• s: Ability to read/interpret datasheets and schematics; experience debugging new board desi
• gnsExperience with microcontrollers/microprocessors and resource-constrained embedded syst
• emsFamiliarity with cryptographic algorithms and secure key-handling conce
• ptsExperience with unit testing and/or test-driven development for embedded softw
• areFamiliarity with USB device development and/or USB protocol sta
• cksExperience supporting products in FIPS-regulated environme