Principal Security Firmware Architect (Embedded Security)

Location: Taipei City, Taiwan; onsite

Company

hirify.global, a Sanmina Company, designs, builds, and delivers technology infrastructure and server solutions for global customers.

What you will do

• Lead the architecture and design of secure embedded firmware and security microarchitectures.
• Develop cryptographic security solutions and integrate protection features into embedded systems.
• Conduct security assessments and threat modeling to identify and mitigate firmware vulnerabilities.
• Drive secure coding practices, static and dynamic code analysis, and adoption of security tools.
• Collaborate with hardware, engineering, industry partners, and stakeholders on board-level security and BMC protocols.
• Lead security initiatives for data center systems, including Secure Boot, SPDM, Root of Trust, TCG DICE, and NIST 800-193 implementations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 12+ years of BMC development experience, or 10+ years with a master’s degree.
• Extensive embedded firmware development experience across bare-metal, RTOS, embedded Linux, and U-Boot environments.
• Strong knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and protocols, including PKI, SHA, ECC, HMAC, and AES.
• Experience with embedded protocols such as I2C, I3C, SPI, USB, and PCIe, plus BMC, Redfish, PLDM, Yocto, and OpenBMC.
• Ability to interpret board schematics and data sheets, assess vulnerabilities, and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

• Experience with OCP S.A.F.E. audits.
• Knowledge of Black Duck or equivalent code composition tools.
• Knowledge of FPGA security features.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on building technology infrastructure.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based annual bonus eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement for eligible programs.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health resources, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, and family care support.
• Structured training, on-the-job learning, matching gifts, and volunteer programs.