Software Engineer (SWE) Role

zeroRISC is committed to enabling trust in critical systems via transparently implemented security foundations. We embrace the use of open source technologies as a practical starting point for accessible, trustworthy, commercial engineering of secure systems. We contribute extensively to the OpenTitan open source silicon root of trust project and consider visibility a necessary precondition to building trust and reducing risk. As a Software Engineer at zeroRISC, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining security-focused software products. You will develop complete security solutions that leverage secure silicon root of trust technology, including open source silicon implementations. You will develop embedded firmware, device software and/or cloud-based infrastructure and services for foundational system security, stability and safety. You will drive products through the full software development lifecycle, from design to deployment, with security as a primary design goal. Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent experience
• Strong software engineering skills and firm grasp of Computer Science fundamentals, especially data structures and algorithms
• Knowledge of secure software development practices and common software vulnerabilities
• Advanced knowledge of Linux as a development environment
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or a related technical field or equivalent experience
• Experience with Go development, experience with Rust and/or C development in an embedded context
• Experience with cloud-native technologies (e.g. container runtimes and orchestration, observability and analysis)
• Experience and familiarity with applied cryptography
  
  
  

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient embedded software and firmware based on the Tock operating system
• Develop scalable, reliable cloud services and security infrastructure for zeroRISC product offerings
• Write thorough design documents and clean, maintainable code
• Write comprehensive test suites to ensure high quality deliverables
• Work closely with our silicon engineering team to align requirements across software and silicon
• Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization