Security Engineer - Semiconductor, Devices and Services Security
Description For Security Engineer - Semiconductor, Devices and Services Security
Project Kuiper is Amazon's ambitious initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites, aiming to provide high-speed broadband connectivity to underserved communities worldwide. As a Security Engineer in the Semiconductor, Devices and Services Security team, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the security of the hardware components that power this revolutionary satellite network.
The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cybersecurity and space technology, focusing on identifying and addressing security issues in chips and low-level software that enables satellite broadband telecom service. You'll be responsible for performing chip-level security testing, secure chip architecture design, and conducting security reviews for critical components like Secure boot code, bootloader code, and firmware.
The role requires a strong background in hardware security mechanisms, operating system internals (particularly Linux), and experience with scripting languages. You'll work closely with product teams to implement security measures, develop new tools and techniques for improving security at scale, and help shape the security architecture of next-generation satellite communication systems.
This is an excellent opportunity for security professionals who want to make a significant impact on a project that will help bridge the digital divide globally. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology and have the chance to develop new intellectual property in the field of satellite communications security.
The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $136,000 to $212,800 per year, depending on location and experience, plus comprehensive benefits. Due to export control regulations, candidates must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or have legal asylum/refugee status.
Working at Amazon means being part of a culture driven by innovation and guided by strong leadership principles. You'll have the opportunity to work with talented engineers and security professionals while contributing to a project that has the potential to revolutionize global internet connectivity.
Responsibilities For Security Engineer - Semiconductor, Devices and Services Security
- Guide secure development of devices from security design to code reviews
- Propose and develop tools to improve device security posture
- Provide technical security expertise to device product teams
- Identify security risks and create mitigations
- Develop new security policies and procedures
- Promote security awareness and develop training materials
- Participate in new intellectual property development
Requirements For Security Engineer - Semiconductor, Devices and Services Security
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Strong experience with threat modeling or risk identification techniques
- Knowledge of hardware security mechanisms, including secure boot, trusted execution environments
- Knowledge of operating system internals, with emphasis on Linux and common RTOS environments
- Experience with scripting (e.g. Python, ruby, bash)
- Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or refugee/asylee due to export control laws
Benefits For Security Engineer - Semiconductor, Devices and Services Security
- Medical Insurance
- 401k
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