Staff Engineer, Embedded Security Software Developer

Staff Engineer, Embedded Security Software Developer

Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.
Samsung provides innovative semiconductor solutions, including DRAM, SSD, processors, and image sensors with a wide-ranging portfolio of trending technologies.

To provide the best candidate experience with our high application volumes, we limit applications to a total of 10 over 6 months.

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Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future.

We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

The SW developer is responsible for developing security firmware platform for embedded storage devices. Expert proficiency in C, C++, and modern C++ languages, clean coding, OOP, SOLID principles, some level of experience writing unit tests, and using hardware debugger are required. A proven ability to analyze requirements, create design specifications and develop software that meets requirements, fulfill overall product requirements, and achieve defined security criteria and quality attributes is important.

The role applies structured development methodologies, code documentation, unit testing, and continuous integration to enhance overall software quality. SW developer must thrive in a focused, productive, high-intensity, and team-oriented environment. Proactive attitude to achieve the project goal is necessary.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and test firmware for embedded storage devices with a focus on security features such as secure boot, data encryption, and secure firmware update.
• Implement cryptographic algorithms (e.g., AES, RSA) and secure interface protocols (e.g., TCG, SPDM, Caliptra) to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity.
• Develop software components for key management, including key generation, distribution, storage, and revocation.
• Design a hybrid approach that combines classical cryptography with quantum-resistant algorithms.
• Develop and maintain a secure development pipeline (DevSecOps) within the software development cycle.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure seamless integration of security features with other system components.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Develop a secure firmware platform for System-on-Chip (SoC) using legacy security firmware platform solutions after refactoring.
• Collaborate with the hardware design team to co-design software and hardware for security-related functions.

Location: Hybrid, working onsite at our San Jose, CA headquarters 3 days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of your time.

What You Bring

• BS in Computer Science or related technical field with 10+ years’ experience in Cybersecurity or Information Assurance with a strong focus on majoring in cryptography and system security is favored or MS with 8+ years or PhD in engineering or related Science with 5+ years of Industry Experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to share information and collaborate with project members.
• Strong understanding of security principles, threats, and countermeasures, including access control, authentication, and authorization.
• Experience in implementing cryptography algorithms in C/C++ is favored.
• Knowledge of common security frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST, SPDM, PCI-DSS, GDPR).
• Proficiency in C, C++, and modern C++ with clean coding in mind.
• Strong understanding of SOLID design principles.
• Experience with firmware development for ARM core and using hardware debuggers (e.g., JTAG).
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab) and code review process.
• Experience with project management tools (Jira).
• Familiarity with Linux operating system for embedded devices.
• You're inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
• An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
• You're collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

What We Offer
The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Individual pay rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location, as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education, and training. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.

Base Pay Range: $153,075—$236,925 USD