Software Design Engineer - Hardware Security

About the position

In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of next-generation security features for Windows-based laptop devices. You will work close to the hardware–software boundary, focusing on platform security technologies such as secure boot, trusted platform components, firmware, and cryptographic systems. The work directly impacts device trust, system integrity, and protection against sophisticated security threats across modern client devices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance sophisticated system-level software related to device and platform security
• Contribute to next-generation hardware security features, including secure boot chains, trusted execution, and platform trust mechanisms
• Develop and maintain low-level Windows software, including firmware-adjacent components and drivers
• Implement and optimize encryption and decryption solutions used in secure device operations
• Analyze system requirements and translate security specifications into reliable software implementations
• Review and assess enhancement requests, security specifications, and design proposals
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, software specifications, and test plans
• Write high-quality, performant code and develop test data to validate functionality and security guarantees
• Modify and refactor existing systems to meet evolving security standards and platform requirements
• Perform in-depth unit testing, debugging, and troubleshooting across new and legacy systems
• Support system integration, migration, validation, and post-implementation verification
• Participate in quality assurance reviews and resolve issues discovered during testing cycles

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5–7 years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and software design
• 5+ years of experience in hardware and platform security concepts, such as trusted platform components, secure boot, and device trust
• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing encryption and decryption software
• 5+ years of experience working with low-level Windows technologies, including firmware, boot processes, and drivers
• Experience designing and developing large-scale or system-level software
• Proven ability to perform deep troubleshooting, debugging, and unit testing in production environments
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience specifically focused on hardware-rooted security or device platform security
• Deep familiarity with firmware-level development and hardware-software interaction
• Experience working on trusted boot chains, security processors, or similar trusted execution environments
• Background in secure system architecture or threat modeling for low-level systems
• Experience contributing to security-critical software used at scale

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k program
• Competitive PTO offerings
• Parental Leave
• Opportunities for professional growth and development