Staff Hardware Security Engineer

ARM LIMITED

Staff Hardware Security Engineer

Salary Not Specified

ARM LIMITED, Newtown, Cambridge

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 028ce438c9714a9aa3014f6dd8078e78

Full Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and passionate security engineer to own the effort of hardware security testing and assessment centrally across software products in Arm. The role is within Arm's multifaceted Product Security team. You will have the opportunity to drive improvements in security of Arm hardware systems, and processes, and build security culture.,

  • Develop comprehensive security assessment methodology for systems, SoC.

  • Perform security assessment of compute sub-system and SoC security.

  • Evaluate effectiveness of security mechanisms and countermeasures.

  • Perform security reviews of hardware implementation at RTL level.

  • Develop and implement security testing on hardware (soft IP, silicon, FPGA).

  • Provide security guidance to engineering teams.

  • Keep up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies relevant to SOC devices

    Demonstrated knowledge on system/SoC security architecture development.

  • Good understanding of SoC architecture, embedded systems, and hardware/software co-design principles.

  • Expericence in developing and reviewing threat modeling.

  • Deep knowledge on microarchitectural attacks, side channels, fault injections.

  • Proficiency in Verilog RTL coding and scripting languages, such as: Perl, Python

  • Experience in security assessment for HW systems.

  • Comprehensive understanding of cryptographic algorithms, secure boot mechanisms


  • "Nice To Have" Skills and Experience :

  • Arm instruction set architecture.

  • Knowledge of security certification schemes (e.g., PSA Certified, common criteria, SESIP) and international standards (e.g, ISO 21434, IEC 62443).

  • Experience with penetration testing, fuzzing, red team like activities.

  • Exploit development for HW security vulnerabilities.

  • Hands-on experience with security assessment tools, such as JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and side-channel analysis equipment.

    Arm is committed to global talent acquisition, offering an attractive relocation package. With offices worldwide, Arm is a diverse organization of dedicated, creative, and hardworking engineers. By enabling a dynamic, inclusive, meritocratic, and open workplace where everyone can grow and succeed, we encourage our people to share their outstanding contributions to Arm's success in the global marketplace., At Arm, we want our people to Do Great Things. If you need support or an accommodation to Be Your Brilliant Self during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process., Power the Future on Arm


  • Working in software engineering at Arm is about shaping a future of technology for which we don't yet have words. Our engineers lead innovation in physical Ip, AI and machine learning, cloud architecture, automotive tech, and every aspect of computing that matters.

    Spanning software's full spectrum, from compilers to AI-powered IoT and beyond, your code can enable virtually anything to be produced on silicon. Whether you're developing award-winning VR gaming or life-enhancing medical equipment, you can improve the lives of millions by being your brilliant self at Arm., Life in the office doesn't get any better - especially when those offices are as sleek as ours and the people there are creative and compassionate. Combine that with our popular 'we, not I' mindset, and you enjoy the kind of teamwork and togetherness rarely found elsewhere. We share so much in common, not least the same passion for progress, but we also welcome each other's diversity. Ultimately, we love to inspire and be inspired every day.