Software Engineer (PKI & Security)

Job Description

Job Description

zeroRISC

zeroRISC is redefining chip security and supply chain integrity by empowering device owners and operators in crucial sectors like silicon production, IoT, and critical infrastructure with full device ownership, control, and visibility. Led by the founders of the OpenTitan secure silicon project, zeroRISC is driving commercial adoption of high assurance software and services rooted in open silicon. Our products forge an immutable connection between hardware and software, enabling users to trust their devices no matter where they’re built or where they’re deployed.

Role Overview

As a Software Engineer at zeroRISC, you will play a critical role in building services that provide critical guarantees enforced by secure silicon to ensure integrity and security through the entire device lifetime. You will work closely with senior engineers to create services that are both functional and secure, helping us address security vulnerabilities before they become risks or exploits. Our fast-paced startup environment requires adaptability, ability to learn quickly, and thinking critically about the long term implications of design decisions.

We are strong believers in open-source hardware and software, and leading contributors to the OpenTitan open-source silicon project. Familiarity with open-source development norms and practices are considered a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design and implement PKI and other platform services to support hardware secure elements throughout their lifecycle.
• Creating high-availability and security-critical services that follow deployment best practices, including robust observability tools, secure update mechanisms, and automated release pipelines.
• Work with senior engineers to identify and address potential security risks
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for software systems, including security constraints and considerations
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats and hardware security best practices. Quickly learn new technologies, tools, and methodologies in a startup environment to enhance both the performance and security of software systems

What We’re Looking For :

Preferred Qualifications (not required but a plus) :

Why Join Us?

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.