Senior Embedded Security Engineer – AI & Edge Platforms (m/f/d)
Responsibilities
- Design and implement secure boot and firmware integrity mechanisms for AI-capable embedded platforms
- Develop and apply runtime hardening and isolation strategies for machine-learning workloads
- Enable model protection using Trusted Execution Environments (TEE), secure enclaves, or comparable trust technologies
- Ensure the secure loading, verification, and execution of ML models on edge devices
- Contribute to security architecture decisions covering the full stack from firmware to application runtime
- Collaborate with platform, architecture, and research teams to evolve prototype solutions into reusable technical concepts
Profile
- Strong background in Embedded Systems, Cybersecurity, or Cryptography with a clear interest in applied Machine Learning or Background in Machine Learning with a strong focus on system-level or platform security
- Solid hands-on experience in embedded software development using C/C++ (Rust is a plus but not mandatory)
- In-depth understanding of secure boot, firmware security, and runtime protection mechanisms
- Experience with, or strong interest in, Trusted Execution Environments (TEE), secure enclaves, TPM/HSM-like components
- Basic familiarity with machine-learning model formats and deployment workflows on embedded or edge platforms
- Sound knowledge of cryptographic primitives and their application for integrity, authenticity, and confidentiality
Benefits
- Freelance / contract-based engagement
- Innovation-driven, prototype-focused environment
- High technical depth with emphasis on security engineering rather than product maintenance
- Well suited for senior engineers or consultants with a strong embedded and security background looking to work in an AI context
About Hays
Our many years of recruitment experience and our expert knowledge of the engineering job market make us a strong partner for engineers and technicians. We maintain close relationships with customers across all industries and therefore can provide engineering specialists with exciting projects and attractive job opportunities, drawing on your personal interests and experience. As your professional companion, we support you throughout the entire process, from the first contact to the first day on your new job – all this completely free of charge. Register now and look forward to many interesting and suitable positions and projects.
Staffing process for freelance specialists
- Analysis of qualifications
- Telephone or personal interview
- Contact with customers
- Contract with Hays
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1. Analysis of qualifications
We carry out a detailed analysis of your technical qualifications on the basis of your CV, your application documents and your profile.
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