Security Engineer, Device/Hardware

Motive

. Build the hardware and embedded security baseline and process across Motive devices, including boot chain, firmware, FOTA, and manufacturing .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $160,000 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Hardware Security, focusing on security-by-design principles, threat modeling, and security testing for embedded systems and IoT devices. Proficient in developing security requirements and controls while collaborating with engineering teams to ensure robust security practices throughout the product lifecycle.

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Hardware SecurityPython DevelopmentC/C++ DevelopmentCloud SecuritySecurity Architecture Reviews

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Hard Skills

Security-By-Design PatternsThreat ModelingSecurity TestingSecurity Controls ValidationSecure BootRoot Of TrustKey ProtectionDevice IdentitySecure ProvisioningFOTA

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingInfluencing Security Initiatives

Tools & Technologies

Embedded SystemsIoT Security InfrastructureCloud-Connected Environments

Industry Keywords

U.S. Export Administration RegulationsSupply Chain SecurityApplication Security Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudIoTPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build the hardware and embedded security baseline and process across Motive devices, including boot chain, firmware, FOTA, and manufacturing
Build relationships with the hardware engineering team to ensure findings are prioritized, validated, and remediated
Identify and assess hardware security risks across the product lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, deployment, updating, and decommissioning
Lead hardware security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and security testing for product systems
Define and review security requirements for hardware platforms, embedded systems, firmware interfaces, boot processes, debug capabilities, and device lifecycle controls in cloud-connected environments
Drive end-to-end security for device hardware across IoT and cloud security infrastructure
Partner with Engineering and Hardware teams as the primary Security partner
Build scalable secure-by-default libraries, services, frameworks, and components
Influence security and drive the hardware security initiative

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in Hardware Security, including creating security-by-design patterns into new devices and platforms
5+ years of experience working with product teams to create security designs and provide security requirements
5+ years of hands-on development experience with Python and C/C++
Strong understanding of hardware root of trust, secure boot, attestation, key protection, device identity, and secure provisioning concepts
Hands-on experience designing, reviewing, and validating security controls for hardware and low-level system architectures
Experience in cloud security, runtime security, supply chain security, and application security best practices
Applicant must be authorized to receive and access commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations
Employees must be authorized to receive access to Motive products and technology

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care benefits
Pharmacy care benefits
Optical care benefits
Dental care benefits
Paid time off
Sick time off
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
401(k) contribution
Restricted stock units may be included in total compensation for certain roles
Some interviews or new-hire training sessions may be held in person at one of Motive’s global offices