The Seattle Silicon Lab is responsible for performing high-end security evaluations and research for our clients focusing on embedded devices. This includes systems which utilize SoCs/ICs using technology nodes between 180nm and 22nm. These chips may be used in automobiles, payment devices, mobile phones, satcom, entertainment consoles and medical devices. The Senior Engineer will work with other team members to deliver the highest quality results to IOActive's clients throughout the world.

Who you are:

Our experts operate at the very highest level of expertise regarding Integrated Circuit (IC) deprocessing techniques and high-resolution imaging. This requires expert knowledge and experience in areas such chemical/physical material preparation techniques and electron/ion beam imaging.

What you'll do:

The Semiconductor Engineer will work under the Senior Director of Silicon Lab Services to undertake advanced level security evaluation tasks and duties in order to meet customer requirements and project deadlines. This includes:

• Take packaged silicon devices and investigate them down to transistor level
• Make observations on physical security countermeasures encountered during deprocessing
• Develop and optimize sophisticated, state-of-the-art deprocessing and imaging techniques
• Research on evolving deprocessing and imaging techniques, source instrumentation and integrate into the IOActive silicon lab workflow
• Help software developers create tools to assist in reaching project goals
• Communicate complex vulnerabilities to both technical and non-technical client staff
• Assist research on new attack vectors, discover new vulnerabilities, create new exploitation techniques
• Learn, develop and optimise invasive attack techniques for use in data extraction
• Evangelize IOActive Labs through blogs, white papers, presentations, etc.
• Support business development efforts through the scoping of engagements

What you bring:

Technical Skills (required)

• Deep understanding of SEM and FIB techniques
• Demonstrable skills in operation of FIB and SEM instruments
• Basic understanding of optical imaging techniques
• Soldering and desoldering skills
• Knowledge of semiconductor device fabrication techniques
• Hands-on experience of semiconductor deprocessing techniques
• Chemical handling experience
• Awareness of safe working practices when working with liquid and gaseous chemicals
• Knowledge of semiconductor packaging processes
• Previous exposure to security countermeasures at the silicon level

General Skills

• Ability to work independently under deadline
• Rigorous attention to detail and strong analytic skills
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Comfortable working as part of a multi-national and multi-disciplinary team
• Logical and structured approach to work

Salary Range & Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $80-120k annually
• USA benefits package includes PTO, Holiday, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Long and Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Business Travel Insurance

What We Offer

A chance to work with an industry leader in cyber security

Access to world-class technical teams and research

A high-energy, collaborative team that values innovation

Opportunities for travel across the UK and EMEA

Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives

If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Let's talk!

The pay range for this role is:

80,000 - 120,000 USD per year (Seattle Lab)