Product Security Analyst

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Location: Remote (within the countries we operate in); Belgium, Netherlands, Spain, France, Germany, UK. Some travel to our offices will be required from time-to-time
Department: Product

Product Security Analyst - Software

Reports to: Lead Product Security Analyst

Department: Product

 

💼 About the role

PQShield is looking for a software security expert with a focus on embedded software to expand our product security team. Candidates should have a degree in Electronic Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent. We hope that you have at least 3 years of experience, but also an open, research-oriented mindset.

We have been established since 2018, so you would be directly working with the founders and inventors of this deep tech startup. This is a great opportunity  for career progression and to make an immediate impact in a rapidly expanding segment of the semiconductor industry (Post-Quantum Cryptography and RISC-V).

⚒️ What you’ll be doing

 

  • Build and maintain the fuzzing infrastructure within the company.
  • Set up fuzzing tests and maintain coverage of our different pure software and hardware / software co-design IPs.
  • Provide feedback to architects and engineers on resistance to micro-architectural attacks.
  • Collaborate with engineering to integrate fuzzing tests in their continuous-integration flows.

🎯 Required Skills And Qualifications

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • A commitment to high quality engineering in all areas of their work, including advocating for the best long-term solutions over the easiest or quickest.
  • 3+ years of experience working as a vulnerability analyst with a focus on embedded software security.
  • Knowledge of setting up fuzzing campaigns.
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.

🖥️ Specific Technologies You Are Confident Using

 

  • Version control using Git.
  • Programming languages for embedded platforms such as C and assembly.
  • Confidence using tools like Bash, CMake and Makefiles safely and sensibly.
  • Simulation tools like QEMU.

 

👍 Preferred Skills And Qualifications

  • Experience architecting, implementing and deploying fuzzing campaigns.
  • Knowledge of micro-architectural effects on different embedded platforms.
  • Knowledge of post-quantum cryptography standards.
  • Experience verifying security properties, and/or cryptographic IPs.
  • Knowledge of Industry standard SoC Security Architectures
  • Experience working on secure element or smart cards designs.
  • Experience using Gitlab CI, or otherwise principles of continuous integration and testing.

🏆Some of the perks of working with us:

  • Unparalleled opportunities to learn and accelerated career development.
  • A collaborative, team environment with people who truly love what they do.
  • Competitive salary and share option scheme.
  • Flexible and hybrid working, and a working from home budget.
  • Private health insurance for yourself and your family.
  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and two wellness weeks).
  • 50% gym membership discount.
  • The chance to work with a spirited, smart, and friendly team!


PQShield is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We’re passionate about talent and proud to foster an inclusive environment; all applicants will be considered regardless of their gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

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