Lead Embedded Software Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Lead Embedded Software Engineer (Cybersecurity): Defining, implementing, and verifying cybersecurity across embedded platforms with an accent on secure design, implementation, and compliance. Focus on integrating security from hardware up through the application layer, influencing secure architectural decisions, and driving compliance activities across diverse product lines.

Location: On-site in Paris

Company

hirify.global is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems, valued at $1.4 billion after a $200M Series B funding round.

What you will do

• Lead technical cybersecurity risk analysis and threat modeling for embedded products.
• Define and specify secure embedded architectures, including secure boot, firmware update, and key management.
• Implement and integrate core cybersecurity features in embedded software.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security into design and implementation workflows.
• Validate, test, and harden systems to meet stringent cybersecurity requirements.
• Support and drive cybersecurity compliance efforts, including interaction with external stakeholders and certification bodies.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in embedded cybersecurity, secure firmware, or system hardening.
• Hands-on experience with C/C++ embedded development.
• Solid understanding of hardware-security primitives, TPM/SE integration, cryptographic protocols, and PKI.
• Prior work in defense, aerospace, critical infrastructure, or other high-security domains.
• Demonstrated capacity to handle large-scale, complex projects and lead teams to deliver outstanding results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Nice to have

• Python familiarity.

Culture & Benefits

• Build technologies with real-world impact in autonomous defense systems.
• Pursue excellence, set ambitious goals, and take on the hardest technical challenges.
• Operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.
• Thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a “no-task-is-too-small” mentality.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible schedules (evenings/weekends as needed).
• Dedication to hirify.global’s mission, vision, and ambitious growth plans.