Senior Embedded Security Engineer

Webster & Webster Associates

Job Location

Boston, MA, US, 02109

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Posted On

10 September 2025

Job Overview


  • Job Category: Information Security Analysts
  • Industry: Information Technology
  • Application Deadline: 8 October 2025

Job Description

Webster & Webster Associates has been engaged by a company at the forefront of embedded technology to identify an accomplished Senior Embedded Security Engineer. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the design and implementation of secure embedded systems used in high-assurance environments. If you're passionate about building security into complex systems from the ground up, apply today.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of secure architecture for embedded devices, ensuring resilience against a wide range of security threats.
  • Perform risk evaluations and security analysis on firmware, hardware interfaces, and software architecture.
  • Create and implement cryptographic controls such as secure boot processes, firmware validation, and secure communications.
  • Establish internal best practices for secure development, including documentation and coding guidelines.
  • Partner with engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle to embed robust security into every layer of the system.
  • Conduct deep-dive reviews of system code to identify and resolve security vulnerabilities.
  • Contribute to the selection and deployment of encryption libraries and authentication technologies.
  • Monitor evolving security standards and integrate new methodologies as needed.
  • Support both internal stakeholders and customers with security insights and technical documentation.
  • Deliver technical workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions to cross-functional engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
  • Experience designing security systems for embedded platforms.
  • In-depth understanding of embedded hardware and software environments, including microcontrollers and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Proficient in implementing and validating cryptographic protocols, key management schemes, hardware security modules (HSM), and secure storage techniques.
  • Experience integrating hardware-level security features, such as TPMs, secure elements, or other silicon-based security modules.
  • Familiar with tools and methodologies for identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in embedded codebases.
  • Solid grasp of secure software development life cycles, with exposure to compliance or certification frameworks.
  • Strong problem-solving instincts and the ability to architect solutions independently.
  • Effective communicator who can engage both technical teams and customer stakeholders.

Why Join?

  • Collaborate with teams solving real-world challenges in device protection, system integrity, and critical infrastructure.
  • Influence the security direction of flagship embedded platforms used globally.
  • Be part of a forward-thinking environment where security is prioritized at the core of development.
  • Competitive compensation, autonomy in your work, and flexible work arrangements.

Interested candidates may apply through Webster & Webster Associates. We look forward to helping you explore whether this exciting opportunity is the right fit for your next career move.

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Our Expertise. Your Objectives.

Webster & Webster Associates is a boutique executive recruitment firm specializing in the Internet of Things, Embedded, Industrial IoT, Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Security, and High-Performance Computing. With deep industry expertise and an extensive network, our team is dedicated to bridging the gap between exceptional talent and growing companies in safety-critical and critical infrastructure industries such as Aerospace/Avionics, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Energy/Utilities, Industrial, Military/Defense, Mobile, Medical Device, Robotics, Telecommunications, and Transportation.

For candidates, we provide personalized guidance, understanding your career aspirations to align opportunities with your goals. Our commitment to transparency, integrity, and confidentiality ensures an informed recruitment journey.

For clients, we offer a tailored approach to talent acquisition, delivering quality, value, and results before other recruiters even understand the role. We connect you with top-tier professionals who fit seamlessly into your company culture and drive organizational growth.

Whether you are seeking career advancement or organizational success, Webster & Webster Associates is your strategic recruitment partner. Contact us today to unlock your potential and achieve your goals.

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Job Overview


  • Job Category: Information Security Analysts
  • Industry: Information Technology
  • Application Deadline: 8 October 2025