Security Applications Engineer

Austin, TX, United States

Security Applications Engineer page is loaded Security Applications Engineer Apply locations Austin time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 20040 We are Silicon Labs.We are a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world.Our integrated hardware and software platform, intuitive development tools, unmatched ecosystem and robust support make us the ideal long-term partner in building advanced industrial, commercial, home and life applications. We make it easy for developers to solve complex wireless challenges throughout the product lifecycle and get to market quickly with innovative solutions that transform industries, grow economies and improve lives.

Meet the Team

Silicon Labs' award-winning technologies are shaping the future of the Internet of Things. Our world-class engineering team creates products focused on security, performance, energy savings, connectivity, and simplicity. The Product Security Applications team at Silicon Labs a critical link between our products and the end customer’s success, and our primary mission is to help our customers design secure systems using our wireless SoC and MCU products. The Applications Engineer is the product expert and utilizes this expertise to provide the customer with support, training and design collateral, such as application notes, design guides, hardware reference designs and evaluation hardware. Learn more about our IoT Wireless and Security product offerings here:

https://www.silabs.com/wireless

https://www.silabs.com/security

Responsibilities

You have the opportunity to join a small expert team whose charter is to help IoT product developers design secure systems. Your responsibilities include:

Work closely with the sales team and field application engineers to answer customers’ technical questions and assist them with debugging problems

Participate in our Product Security Incident Response process by assisting in the intake of new findings, triage, assembling the case team, championing the development of mitigations as needed, and communicating the vulnerabilities to customers and other relevant stakeholders

Write and maintain security collateral documentation including Security Advisories, Application Notes, User's Guides, Data Sheets, Reference Manuals, and security-related code examples

Author and deliver product and feature trainings such as Secure Boot, Secure Debug, Secure Key Storage, Secure Identities, and Secure firmware updates to customers and our field personnel

Work with key customers to assess their security requirements and match those requirements to our hardware and software features and capabilities

Work with internal teams to improve security ease of use through the full product development and deployment lifecycle

Skills You Will Need

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related Security degree program is required, Master’s degree is preferred

Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals and methodologies

Ability to learn new technologies to build and grow skills across MCU and Wireless technologies

Ability to troubleshoot and debug software, electronic systems, circuits, and devices

Knowledge of basic cryptography concepts such as symmetric key, public key, Public Key Infrastructure, certificates and certificate chains, cipher and hash algorithms is preferred

Proficiency in security concepts such as secure boot, TrustZone, secure key storage, secure debug, etc. is preferred

Strong embedded C programming skills are preferred

Working knowledge of wireless technologies and protocols (Z-Wave, Bluetooth, Zigbee, etc.) is preferred

Benefits & Perks

You can look forward to the following benefits:

Great medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA), dental and vision plans

Highly competitive salary

401k plan with match and Roth plan option

Equity rewards (RSUs)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Life/AD&D and disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Adoption assistance

Back-Up childcare

Additional benefit options (Commuter benefits, Legal benefits, Pet insurance)

Flexible PTO schedule

3 paid volunteer days per year

Charitable contribution match

Tuition reimbursement

Free downtown parking

Onsite gym

Monthly wellness offerings

Free snacks

Monthly company updates with our CEO

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $76,992 - $142,985 USD. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location where work will be performed and applicant’s skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus, equity package and a comprehensive benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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