About the role
Hardware and Firmware Security Research Engineer
Description -
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Security Lab. The role will be focused on designing platform security for endpoint devices, with particular emphasis hardware-firmware co-design and on designing and using robust hardware roots of trust and security properties. You’ll also collaborate with business R&D teams to ensure business impact drives our development strategy.
You will be contributing to HP’s security research, contributing to analysis of use cases and threats, as well as design and prototyping novel security architecture to help inform the design of future products and services. You will be working closely with systems security research engineers, and with security technologists across HP.
The candidate will have solid technical skills and a background in computer engineering and architecture, ideally with knowledge in systems security and some understanding of enterprise IT architectures. This position requires a strong engineer who can communicate effectively about low level computer architecture and security.
Job Responsibilities
* Developing new hardware and firmware security architecture * Building prototypes to de-risk and show feasibility of ideas * Documenting architecture and technical designs * Validating use cases with end-users and business partners * Working in a fast-paced environment that iterates and evolves rapidly
Job Requirements
* Experience with hardware and firmware technologies (x86, ARM, UEFI, PCIe, DMA, etc.) * Knowledge of computer architecture * Strong engineering skills * Knowledge or interest in endpoint security * An ability to convey technical knowledge to both technical experts and non-technical teams alike
The following skills and attributes are a plus
* Knowledge in systems security * Knowledge of enterprise IT (device and security) management * Knowledge of OS kernel and hypervisor security * Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent
About HP
At HP, you’ll have a chance to create tools, technology, and solutions that reshape the way the world works in the future. If you’re looking to join a company that allows you to connect with a network of professionals eager to support you in doing your best work, we want to talk to you. Our legendary culture guides every employee toward success—fostering collaboration and driving innovation.
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Engineering
Schedule -
Full time
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No shift premium (United Kingdom)
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Relocation -
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -
HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).
Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.
For more information, review HP’s EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"