Talent.com
Senior Security Engineer, Hardware Detection
Senior Security Engineer, Hardware DetectionTools for Humanity • San Francisco, CA, United States
No longer accepting applications
Senior Security Engineer, Hardware Detection

Senior Security Engineer, Hardware Detection

Tools for Humanity • San Francisco, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Security Engineer, Hardware Detection

Tools for Humanity is a forward‑looking organization that builds privacy‑preserving, proof‑of‑human technologies. We empower individuals with secure, human‑validated digital identities at global scale. Our mission is to connect, empower, and own all users through an inclusive financial network.

About the Team

Our multidisciplinary group focuses on detecting and responding to attacks against the World ID service. The system relies on the Orb— a specialized hardware device that captures secure iris data—to provide Proof‑of‑Personhood. You will work closely with security, device hardware, and software teams to ensure the Orb and its future “Orb Mini” variants remain tamper‑resistant and trustworthy.

About the Role

You will design, implement, and monitor tamper‑detection mechanisms for the Orb and future devices. Responsibilities include :

  • Leveraging the Orb’s sensor features to detect suspected tampering or other device‑level threats.
  • Designing tamper‑detection and response strategies for a new generation of identity verification hardware.
  • Collaborating cross‑functionally with hardware, embedded software, cloud infrastructure and incident‑response teams.
  • Participating in on‑call rotation and incident handling as needed.
  • Travel up to 20% with a preference for the Munich, Germany office.

About You

  • 5‑8 years of experience designing security or tamper protection for Linux‑based hardware devices.
  • Hands‑on experience with simple electronics design and embedded programming.
  • Strong knowledge of cryptographic primitives, public‑key infrastructure, and secure boot mechanisms.
  • Effective communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
  • Enjoy working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
  • Willingness to engage in an on‑call rotation and incident‑handling learning.
  • Nice‑to‑Have Skills

  • Ability to read and understand hardware designs from CAD, schematics, and layout files.
  • Deep understanding of hardware‑based security components (TPM, SE, secure boot, etc.) and related attacks.
  • Experience defending against or executing physical and side‑channel attacks on secure hardware.
  • Consent to internal CV processing in accordance with GDPR provisions.
  • Pay Transparency Statement (CA)

    The reasonably estimated salary for this role ranges from $221,000 – $250,000, plus a competitive long‑term incentive package. Additional benefits include health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, life insurance, flexible time off, commuter benefits, and professional development stipend.

    By submitting your application, you consent to the processing and internal sharing of your CV within the company, in compliance with the GDPR.

    Referral program : Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tools for Humanity by 2x.

    #J-18808-Ljbffr

    Create a job alert for this search

    Senior Hardware Engineer • San Francisco, CA, United States

    Related jobs
    Senior Security Engineer, Hardware Detection

    Senior Security Engineer, Hardware Detection

    Kubelt • San Francisco, CA, United States
    Full-time
    World is a network of real humans, built on privacy-preserving proof-of-human technology, and powered by a globally inclusive financial network that enables the free flow of digital assets for all....Show more
    Last updated: 17 days ago • Promoted
    Offensive Security Engineer, Hardware

    Offensive Security Engineer, Hardware

    OpenAI • San Francisco, CA, United States
    Full-time
    Security is at the foundation of OpenAI's mission to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. The Security team protects OpenAI's technology, people, and products.We are...Show more
    Last updated: 25 days ago • Promoted
    Senior Bare-Metal Security Engineer

    Senior Bare-Metal Security Engineer

    Fluidstack • San Francisco, CA, United States
    Full-time
    A technology infrastructure company in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Information Security Engineer to ensure the security of their bare metal fleet. The ideal candidate will have over 7 ye...Show more
    Last updated: 9 days ago • Promoted
    Senior Security Engineer

    Senior Security Engineer

    Medium • San Francisco, CA, United States
    Full-time
    GoodLeap is a technology company delivering best-in-class financing and software products for sustainable solutions, from solar panels and batteries to energy-efficient HVAC, heat pumps, roofing, w...Show more
    Last updated: 9 days ago • Promoted
    Senior Security Engineer

    Senior Security Engineer

    Qualified • San Francisco, CA, United States
    Full-time
    Qualified is the Agentic Marketing Platform for B2B companies.With Piper the AI SDR Agent, Qualified offers a whole new way to grow inbound pipeline. Piper operates across both the website and email...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Senior Security Engineer

    Senior Security Engineer

    Loft Orbital, Inc. • San Francisco, CA, United States
    Full-time
    Loft Orbital is revolutionizing access to space by building reliable, shareable satellites that drastically reduce the time and complexity traditionally required to get to orbit.We operate satellit...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Senior Security Engineer

    Senior Security Engineer

    Loft Orbital • San Francisco, CA, United States
    Full-time
    Loft Orbital is revolutionizing access to space by building reliable, shareable satellites that drastically reduce the time and complexity traditionally required to get to orbit.We operate satellit...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Senior Security Engineer

    Senior Security Engineer

    EchoTwin AI • San Francisco, CA, United States
    Full-time
    EchoTwin AI is pioneering AI-driven infrastructure intelligence, redefining how cities are managed.Powered by a proprietary visual intelligence engine with full spatial reasoning, EchoTwin transfor...Show more
    Last updated: 16 days ago • Promoted
    Senior Security Engineer

    Senior Security Engineer

    Iceberg • San Francisco, California, United States
    Full-time
    This range is provided by Iceberg.Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Direct message the job poster from Iceberg.Cybersecurity & Tec...Show more
    Last updated: 4 days ago • Promoted
    Senior Security Engineer

    Senior Security Engineer

    LiveRamp • San Francisco, CA, United States
    Full-time
    LiveRamp is the data collaboration platform of choice for the world’s most innovative companies.A groundbreaking leader in consumer privacy, data ethics, and foundational identity, LiveRamp is sett...Show more
    Last updated: 9 days ago • Promoted
    Senior Offensive Security Engineer

    Senior Offensive Security Engineer

    Chime • San Francisco, CA, United States
    Full-time
    We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to build and lead our Offensive Security program.In this role, you will attack Chime’s services, applications, and infrastructure to discover security issu...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Senior Security Engineer

    Senior Security Engineer

    Sysdig • San Francisco, CA, United States
    Full-time
    At Sysdig, we believe cloud security isn't a compromise — it's a promise.From the start, our mission has been clear : to help organizations secure innovation in the cloud, the right way.We created F...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Senior Security Engineer - AppSec

    Senior Security Engineer - AppSec

    Pave • San Francisco, CA, United States
    Full-time
    Senior Security Engineer - AppSec.Senior Security Engineer - AppSec.At Pave, we're building the industry’s leading compensation platform, combining the world's largest real-time compensation datase...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Security Engineer : Detection and Response

    Security Engineer : Detection and Response

    Anthropic • San Francisco, CA, United States
    Full-time
    Anthropic's mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Senior Security Engineer

    Senior Security Engineer

    EchoTwin AI, Inc. • San Francisco, CA, United States
    Full-time
    EchoTwin AI is pioneering AI-driven infrastructure intelligence, redefining how cities are managed.Powered by a proprietary visual intelligence engine with full spatial reasoning, EchoTwin transfor...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Senior Security Engineer

    Senior Security Engineer

    Hayden AI • San Francisco, CA, United States
    Full-time
    At Hayden AI, we are on a mission to harness the power of computer vision to transform the way transit systems and other government agencies address real-world challenges.From bus lane and bus stop...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Senior Detection Engineer

    Senior Detection Engineer

    Crusoe • San Francisco, CA, United States
    Full-time
    Crusoe's mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence.We're crafting the engine that powers a world where people can create ambitiously with AI - without sacrificing scale, spe...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Senior Security Engineer

    Senior Security Engineer

    Cohere • San Francisco, CA, US
    Full-time
    Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity.We're training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises who are building AI systems to power magical experiences like cont...Show more
    Last updated: 16 days ago • Promoted