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Product Security Analyst

PQShield
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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.
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).
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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