BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with embedded systems experience.
2-5 years of experience in Embedded Security and cryptography.
Familiarity with cryptographic algorithms, including Public Key Infrastructure and hashing.
Understanding of IoT security concepts such as TrustZone and Secure Boot.
Experience with embedded C and ARM assembly for low-level code development.
Strong proficiency in Python programming language.
Hands-on experience with debugging tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, test, and support Secure Bootrom and Bootloader solutions.
Conduct automated testing and pre-silicon verification using FPGA emulation.
Test runtime cryptographic operations using embedded hardware accelerators.
Collaborate with SQA and System Test team to create test cases for security features.
Implement hardware abstraction layer (HAL) and board support package (BSP) for the SDK.
Benefits
On-site work environment in NW Austin, promoting collaboration and teamwork.
Opportunity to work on innovative security developments in embedded systems.
Access to a global MCU software development team for knowledge sharing.
Hands-on experience in a lab environment with advanced debugging technologies.
Continuous learning opportunities within a fast-paced, result-oriented team.
Full Job Description
This role will be on-site 5 days a week in NW Austin.
Scope
As a member of the Security team at Ambiq, the Embedded Software Engineer - Security will participate in extending and supporting Ambiq's Secure Bootrom/Bootloader and SDK for the Apollo SoC and emulation platforms. This role will work within our global MCU software development team. It will work closely with the architecture team and the local MCU SoC design team, focusing on MCU software development and test activities. A successful candidate should be a fast-learning, result-driven, and self-motivated team player with an "always learning" mindset. They should possess an inquiring spirit and be comfortable working in a lab environment, with the ability to execute hands-on debugging for embedded systems. The candidate will be involved in extending each of these to cover new MCU members of the family as they become available.
Responsibilities
Participate in the design, implementation, testing & support of the Secure Bootrom and Secure Bootloader solutions.
Participate in automated testing and pre-silicon verification (via FPGA emulations), and post-silicon bring up, verification, and debug, focusing on Secure Bootrom and Secure Bootloader, are related HAL and Security Tools in the SDK.
Testing of runtime cryptographic operations utilizing embedded hardware accelerators.
Work closely with the SQA and System Test team to help define and implement test cases for security deliverables to ensure complete coverage.
Work with other team members to implement the hardware abstraction layer (HAL) and board support package (BSP) of the SDK.
Qualifications
BS/MS (EE, CE, or CS) with embedded projects utilizing both bare metal and RTOS systems/real-time environments.
2-5 years of work experience working with Embedded Security, cryptography, and secure boot concepts.
Working knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and protocols, including Public Key Infrastructure, symmetric encryption algorithms, hashing, etc.
Understanding of security implications for the embedded systems, and familiarity with IoT security concepts (TrustZone, CryptoCell, and Secure boot)
Work experience developing embedded C and ARM assembly language in a project setting with a focus on system initialization and low-level code.
Strong proficiency in Python
Experience with at least one IDE from ARM, Keil, IAR, Eclipse, or other
Excellent problem-solving skills dealing with issues related to HW/SW debug
Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, Saleae, etc., for debugging issues.
Experience and understanding of software testing and test automation principles.
