Software Engineer (PKI & Security) in London

London Full-Time 48000 - 72000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible

At a Glance

Tasks: Build secure services for device integrity and security in a fast-paced startup.
Company: zeroRISC is revolutionising chip security and supply chain integrity with open-source solutions.
Benefits: Enjoy significant learning opportunities, career growth, and a close-knit innovative team environment.
Other info: Join a seed-stage startup where your work makes a meaningful impact in the security space.
Why this job: Contribute to cutting-edge security solutions that protect critical systems in industrial and IoT sectors.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science; familiarity with Linux and Go programming is a plus.

The predicted salary is between 48000 - 72000 £ per year.

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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:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
Familiarity with Linux as a deployment platform
Familiarity with the Go programming language
A strong understanding of system design for practical security, including PKI and code signing infrastructure
Ability to think critically about potential security risks and vulnerabilities in deployed hardware and software systems
Strong teamwork and communication skills to work effectively with senior engineers, product teams, and other stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications (not required but a plus):

Experience with the setup and maintenance of networks, servers, and/or distributed systems at scale
Familiarity with at least one lower-level language (e.g. C/C++, Rust) and advanced knowledge of Linux as a development environment
Experience with public key infrastructure (PKI) systems and certificate management
Basic understanding of applied cryptography
Familiarity with cloud platform configuration

Why Join Us?

Your work will directly contribute to the development of cutting-edge security solutions, protecting critical systems in industrial and IoT environments
As a seed-stage startup, this role offers significant opportunities for learning and career growth
Join a close-knit, innovative team where you can learn, grow, and contribute to building something meaningful in the security space

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology
Industries

Hospitality, Food and Beverage Services, and Retail

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