Embedded Security Engineer – Hardware Wallet Development

On-site, Remote, Hybrid
- Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
Product Development

Job description

Who you are about to join

NGRAVE is leading the movement to make the new emerging financial face of the world more convenient and secure. We just couldn't sit idly by and see people being stolen from on a daily basis. So we decided to take matters into our own hands and to build the most secure solution for digital assets the world has ever seen. This is our vision and continuous promise. We need you to help us spread the word and empower ever more people and businesses in the new era of decentralization. Let’s together ensure everyone can be the master of their own financial fate. And beyond.

Job Description

As an Embedded Security Engineer at NGRAVE, you will work at the heart of our product offerings, playing a key role in ensuring the security and robustness of our hardware wallet. You will collaborate closely with hardware and software developers to deliver a highly secure and reliable product that protects the assets of our customers. In this role, you will ensure the secure implementation of features, validate the work of other developers, and contribute to the definition of our security architecture and threat models.

Additionally, you will help drive the implementation of new features and security measures, in alignment with our ambitious roadmap, which leads the way in security innovation for the crypto space. Your expertise will be crucial in testing and validating the product through secure test plans with penetration testing.

As an ideal candidate, you have experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure embedded systems. You are skilled in writing clean, testable, and maintainable code and have a deep understanding of the challenges associated with hardware security.

Responsibilities

You responsibilities are wide and cover the following domains

Perform detailed threat modeling and security assessments for the hardware wallet and critical components.
Collaborate with hardware and software teams to implement security standards and best practices.
Design and deploy technical solutions to mitigate identified security risks.
Create and maintain documentation for secure development processes.
Review and validate code to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
Monitor and respond to security incidents.
Conduct penetration testing and simulate attack scenarios to identify vulnerabilities.
Stay informed on emerging security trends to enhance product security.

Job requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of professional experience in embedded systems development, with a focus on security.
Hands-on experience with cryptographic protocols (e.g., AES, ECC) and tools like fuzzers or debuggers.
Expertise in working with ARM TrustZone and secure elements.
Strong coding skills in C and C++ with secure coding practices.
Experience with penetration testing and secure software development.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of Qt/QML for user interface development.
- Being a crypto and blockchain enthusiast
- Active participation in security communities (e.g., DEFCON, OWASP)

Together, we can empower ever more people and businesses to be the master of their own financial fate, bringing them true peace-of-mind.