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Hardware Engineer (Redmond)
ExecutivePlacements.com, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052
Job Title:
Hardware Security Engineer
Company:
Top IT Firm
Location:
Hybrid: Redmond, WA (3-4 days per week)
Duration:
18 months
Typical Day in the Role Purpose of the Team:
This team focuses on hardware security for Windows laptop devices, including the security processor, TPM, trusted boot, and underlying security features for devices like Surface.
Key Projects:
This role will contribute to next generation Windows device security.
Candidate Requirements Disqualifiers:
Candidates without all hard skill requirements will not be eligible for the role.
Best vs. Average:
The ideal resume would contain:
Prior experience specifically in hardware security
Experience with Windows low‑level code, firmware, and encryption/decryption software development.
Hard Skills Assessment Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled:
Week of the 5th.
Hard Skills Assessment Process:
The assessment process will include 3‑4 rounds.
Required Candidate Preparation:
Candidates should be prepared to speak deeply about their experience with all required hard skills.
Summary The main function of a Software Engineer is to design, develop, implement, test, and maintain business and computer applications software or specialized utility programs, including mainframe and client/server applications, and major enhancements of existing systems.
Job Responsibilities
Fine‑tune and improve a variety of sophisticated software implementation projects.
Gather and analyze system requirements, document specifications, and develop software solutions to meet client needs and data.
Analyze and review enhancement requests and specifications.
Implement system software and customize it to client’s requirements.
Prepare detailed software specifications and test plans.
Code new programs to client’s specifications and create test data for testing.
Modify existing programs to new standards and conduct unit testing of developed programs.
Create migration packages for system testing, user testing, and implementation.
Provide quality assurance reviews.
Perform post‑implementation validation of software and resolve any bugs found during testing.
Top Skills
Security knowledge (hardware security, boot security, TPM, trusted platform security)
Crypto (encryption & decryption software development)
Low‑level Windows firmware and driver understanding
Qualifications Education:
Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering, or a related field required.
Experience:
5-7 Years Of Experience Required – A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design. Large systems software design and development experience. Experience performing in‑depth troubleshooting and unit testing with both new and legacy production systems. Experience in programming and problem diagnosis and resolution.
Please let me know if this is something you would love to do, and help me with your updated resume.
Feel free to reach me out at
Harshiv@ifgpr.com
if you have any questions.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Advertising Services
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Hardware Security Engineer
Company:
Top IT Firm
Location:
Hybrid: Redmond, WA (3-4 days per week)
Duration:
18 months
Typical Day in the Role Purpose of the Team:
This team focuses on hardware security for Windows laptop devices, including the security processor, TPM, trusted boot, and underlying security features for devices like Surface.
Key Projects:
This role will contribute to next generation Windows device security.
Candidate Requirements Disqualifiers:
Candidates without all hard skill requirements will not be eligible for the role.
Best vs. Average:
The ideal resume would contain:
Prior experience specifically in hardware security
Experience with Windows low‑level code, firmware, and encryption/decryption software development.
Hard Skills Assessment Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled:
Week of the 5th.
Hard Skills Assessment Process:
The assessment process will include 3‑4 rounds.
Required Candidate Preparation:
Candidates should be prepared to speak deeply about their experience with all required hard skills.
Summary The main function of a Software Engineer is to design, develop, implement, test, and maintain business and computer applications software or specialized utility programs, including mainframe and client/server applications, and major enhancements of existing systems.
Job Responsibilities
Fine‑tune and improve a variety of sophisticated software implementation projects.
Gather and analyze system requirements, document specifications, and develop software solutions to meet client needs and data.
Analyze and review enhancement requests and specifications.
Implement system software and customize it to client’s requirements.
Prepare detailed software specifications and test plans.
Code new programs to client’s specifications and create test data for testing.
Modify existing programs to new standards and conduct unit testing of developed programs.
Create migration packages for system testing, user testing, and implementation.
Provide quality assurance reviews.
Perform post‑implementation validation of software and resolve any bugs found during testing.
Top Skills
Security knowledge (hardware security, boot security, TPM, trusted platform security)
Crypto (encryption & decryption software development)
Low‑level Windows firmware and driver understanding
Qualifications Education:
Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering, or a related field required.
Experience:
5-7 Years Of Experience Required – A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design. Large systems software design and development experience. Experience performing in‑depth troubleshooting and unit testing with both new and legacy production systems. Experience in programming and problem diagnosis and resolution.
Please let me know if this is something you would love to do, and help me with your updated resume.
Feel free to reach me out at
Harshiv@ifgpr.com
if you have any questions.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Advertising Services
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