Security Applications Engineer

About AXIRO
Axiro Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor design company headquartered in Bengaluru, driving innovation in RF, wireless infrastructure, satellite communication (Satcom), and high-speed connectivity solutions. Backed by CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd. part of the 120-year-old Murugappa Group. Axiro represents India’s leap into the global semiconductor arena. With millions of chips already powering global networks, a world-class team across India, the US, and Europe, and cutting-edge expertise spanning RF, mmWave, GaN, and next-generation communication technologies, Axiro is engineering the future of how the world connects, computes, and communicates.
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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Security Applications Engineer to enable and support secure deployment of our semiconductor products across customer systems and platforms. In this role, you will work at theintersection of hardware, firmware, and software to implement and validate security features, ensuring robust protection against evolving threats. You will collaborate with silicon, software, and customerengineering teams to integrate security capabilities such as secure boot, encryption, authentication, and trusted execution environments into real-world applications. Your work will directly contribute to buildingsecure, reliable, and production-ready systems across markets such as automotive, edge AI, and connected devices.

Preferable Domain: Semiconductor or Embedded domain

Key Responsibilities
Security Enablement: Integrate and validate security features including secure boot, root of trust, key management, encryption, and authentication mechanisms.
System Integration: Work with BSP, firmware, and application teams to ensure seamless integration of security features into end-to-end systems.
Customer Support: Serve as a technical interface for customers, assisting with secure design implementation, debugging, and certification requirements.
Threat Analysis & Mitigation: Identify potential vulnerabilities at hardware and software levels and implement mitigation strategies.
Platform Security Development: Support development of trusted execution environments (TEE), secure firmware, and hardware-backed security solutions.
Debug & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex security-related issues across silicon, firmware, and software layers.
Compliance & Standards: Assist in aligning solutions with industry security standards and certifications (e.g., ISO 21434, FIPS, Common Criteria).
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with SoC architects, design teams, software engineers, and product teams to ensure security is integrated throughout the product lifecycle.
Documentation & Training: Develop security guidelines, reference implementations, and training materials for internal teams and customers.
Continuous Improvement: Monitor emerging threats and technologies to continuously enhance platform security capabilities.

Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Experience: 5+ years in security engineering, embedded systems, or semiconductor applications engineering roles.
Security Expertise: Strong understanding of hardware and software security concepts including cryptography, secure boot, key provisioning, and root of trust.
Embedded Systems: Hands-on experience with embedded Linux, RTOS, firmware, and BSP development.
Protocols & Standards: Familiarity with security protocols (TLS, IPsec) and industry standards such as ISO 21434, NIST, or Common Criteria.
Debug Skills: Ability to troubleshoot complex system-level security issues across multiple layers.
Programming Skills: Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages (Python, Bash).
Tooling Knowledge: Experience with security tools such as code analyzers, vulnerability scanners, or penetration testing frameworks.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and customer-facing engagements.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and ability to design secure, scalable solutions.
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