IOActive, Inc. ยท 4 months ago
Semiconductor Engineer - Silicon Lab
IOActive, Inc. is a leading cybersecurity firm dedicated to making the world a safer place through innovative security services. The Semiconductor Engineer will focus on high-end security evaluations and research for embedded devices, working with silicon technology and advanced imaging techniques to meet client requirements.
ConsultingInformation TechnologySecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Take packaged silicon devices and investigate them down to transistor level
Make observations on physical security countermeasures encountered during deprocessing
Develop and optimize sophisticated, state-of-the-art deprocessing and imaging techniques
Research on evolving deprocessing and imaging techniques, source instrumentation and integrate into the IOActive silicon lab workflow
Help software developers create tools to assist in reaching project goals
Communicate complex vulnerabilities to both technical and non-technical client staff
Assist research on new attack vectors, discover new vulnerabilities, create new exploitation techniques
Learn, develop and optimise invasive attack techniques for use in data extraction
Evangelize IOActive Labs through blogs, white papers, presentations, etc
Support business development efforts through the scoping of engagements
Qualification
Required
Deep understanding of SEM and FIB techniques
Demonstrable skills in operation of FIB and SEM instruments
Basic understanding of optical imaging techniques
Soldering and desoldering skills
Knowledge of semiconductor device fabrication techniques
Hands-on experience of semiconductor deprocessing techniques
Chemical handling experience
Awareness of safe working practices when working with liquid and gaseous chemicals
Knowledge of semiconductor packaging processes
Previous exposure to security countermeasures at the silicon level
Ability to work independently under deadline
Rigorous attention to detail and strong analytic skills
Excellent command of written and spoken English
Comfortable working as part of a multi-national and multi-disciplinary team
Logical and structured approach to work
Benefits
PTO
Holiday
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) match
Long and Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Business Travel Insurance
Company
IOActive, Inc.
IOActive is a trusted partner for Global 1000 enterprises, providing research-fueled security services across all industries.
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