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Lead SoC Security Software Engineer

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Location
San Francisco or Los Altos, CA or Remote - US
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Software
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6+ years in SoC/Embedded Security
  • ARM Architecture Experience
  • Cryptography & Key Management
  • Low-Level Software Fluency
Nice to have
  • Experience implementing secure display/video paths, DRM, or memory isolation primitives
  • Experience hardening firmware against physical side-channel and fault-injection attacks
  • Background in Linux kernel security or TEE development
  • Experience delivering firmware through the full silicon lifecycle
  • Familiarity with Linux kernel fundamentals, KVM, eBPF, and security modules
What the job really is

As the Lead SoC Security Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing the software foundation that ensures the security of a new personal computing platform. Your role involves architecting systems for hardware security, including secure boot processes, cryptographic operations, and encrypted media pathways, while collaborating closely with hardware teams to define security requirements.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • The company is described as a stealth startup, which may imply uncertainty or risk
  • Focus on security could limit exposure to broader software engineering practices
Job score3/5
Benefits1/5
Freshness4/5
Career value5/5
Role clarity5/5
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