Senior Firmware Engineer

Security Firmware Engineer (Confidential Computing) - Cork - Onsite 5 Days Per Week

We are seeking an experienced Security Firmware Engineer to develop secure computing environments for Edge and Data Center high-performance inference accelerators. You will focus on expanding Trusted Execution Environments (TEE) on server platforms and enabling hardware-assisted accelerators as trusted devices within multi-tenant deployments.

Key Responsibilities Design & Development:

Build security software for AI accelerators supporting TDISP-based trusted device assignment and interconnect security. Virtualization Security:

Implement SR-IOV-based secure execution environments, focusing on the isolation and attestation of PCIe virtual functions. Protocol Integration:

Develop PCIe security protocol software (SPDM, CMA, MCTP, IDE, DOE) based on DMTF and PCI-SIG specifications. Architecture & Policy:

Integrate secure boot and attestation mechanisms while enforcing security policies within the TEE. Optimization & Debugging:

Refine memory management within enclaves and resolve complex issues using JTAG, RAM dumps, and secure debug policies. Risk Management:

Contribute to threat modeling and ensure compliance with OCP, TCG, and Confidential Computing Consortium standards.

Technical Qualifications Core Skills:

Proficiency in

C/C++

and embedded software development (RTOS, device drivers, SoC architecture). Security Domain:

Strong grasp of cryptographic primitives, secure boot, TPM, and platform-level security. Experience:

3+ years in system/embedded software, specifically for Compute or Server platforms. Protocols:

Knowledge of TDISP, SPDM, IDE, DOE, and DICE. Tools:

Experience with Git/Gerrit, compilers, profilers, and hardware debug tools (JTAG, logic analyzers).

Preferred Experience Hands-on experience with

ARM TrustZone

or

RISC-V . Contributions to open-source security or virtualization projects. Background in TDISP and SR-IOV compliant Trusted VMs.

Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, or related field with 2+ years of experience;

OR

* Master’s degree with 1+ year of experience;

OR

* PhD in a relevant technical field.

In accordance with local employment laws, applicants must have current, valid authorisation to work in Ireland at the time of application. We are unable to sponsor employment visas for this role. Applications from individuals without existing work authorisation for Ireland cannot be considered.

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