Firmware Security Engineer for semiconductor products

Fortaegis Technologies develops next-generation storage and controller products, including ultra-secure, high-performance SoC designs for semiconductor technology.

• Design and implement security layers within device firmware aligned with product security requirements and ASIC security IP capabilities;
• Integrate firmware with Root of Trust (RoT) subsystems, including hardware-based and firmware-based RoT models where applicable;
• Ensure secure handling of cryptographic material and prevent unauthorized access;
• Implement and integrate cryptographic primitives and related authentication and encryption flows used in firmware;
• Work closely with hardware teams to leverage ASIC security IPs, HSMs, and secure key storage;
• Support security testing, threat analysis, and vulnerability mitigation during development and validation cycles;
• Participate in design reviews, security assessments, and risk evaluations.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field;
• 5+ Years of experience in firmware or embedded systems development;
• Strong proficiency in C / C++ for low-level, resource-constrained environments;
• Hands-on experience with embedded security concepts, including secure boot, firmware authentication, cryptography, and access control;
• Experience working close to hardware, including register-level programming and SoC integration;
• Experience with Root of Trust (RoT) architectures, including HW-RoT or FW-RoT;
• Exposure to flash storage, controller firmware, or SoC-based embedded platforms;
• Understanding of secure manufacturing, RMA modes, and field update security;
• Experience supporting security reviews, internal audits, or SDL processes;
• Nice to have: Experience with ASIC security IPs, HSMs, secure key storage, and semiconductor technology.

• Office location: Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands;
• Opportunity to shape the design of a groundbreaking product and contribute to ultra-secure, high-performance SoC designs;
• Collaborative and challenging environment at the forefront of semiconductor technology.