TPM Contractor

Axiado is an AI-enhanced security processor company redefining the control and management of every digital system. The company was founded in 2017, and currently has 100+ employees. At Axiado, developing great technology takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration, respect each other, and go the extra mile to achieve exceptional results. It takes people who have the passion and desire to disrupt the status quo, deliver innovation, and change the world. If you have this type of passion, we invite you to apply for this job.

Axiado is looking for a full-time contractor to assist us in developing critical security features for our Trusted Computing Unit products.  The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Secure Boot, RTOS, Linux kernel, device drivers, peripheral interfaces, and bus protocols, as well as open-source software development. This role requires strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex hardware and software issues while ensuring security, performance, and scalability of embedded solutions. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Integrate known security standards with the Axiado technology stack
• Design, develop, and verify embedded software, firmware, and drivers for our systems
• Porting cryptographic library to Axiado proprietary cryptographic accelerators
• Develop tests, Debug, test, and troubleshoot software across embedded environments
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code adhering to best practices
• Experiment/test with new development boards
• Contribute to the design, coding, testing, delivery, and ongoing support for Axiado embedded software systems

• B.S., or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of C/C++ for embedded systems programming
• Work experience with Embedded Linux and RTOS such as FreeRTOS or Zephyr OS
• Experience with writing Linux or RTOS drivers
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic development environment
• Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, PCIe)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of classic cryptography: AES, SHA2, RSA, ECC
• Experience and technical knowledge of security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, and application security

Nice to have

• Experience with cryptographic libraries: OpenSSL, MbedTLS, WolfSSL
• Working experience with Trusted Computing Group TPM 2.0 devices
• Proficiency in the TPM 2.0 standard
• Experience with security processors and/or HSMs.
• Experience writing cryptographic libraries
• Experience in Security Engineering or Development of Security capabilities, supporting engineering projects from concept to delivery, in one of the following technical categories: hardware security (PCB, JTAG, UART, SPI, ROM, microcode, custom ASIC/FPGA) - x86 and/or ARM chipset and firmware security (TPM, UEFI, TrustZone, Secure Boot, JTAG, PCIe)

Axiado is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the highest caliber talent in a diverse and multifaceted environment. We are headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, with access to the world's leading research, technology and talent.

We are building an exceptional team to secure every node on the internet. For us, solving real-world problems takes precedence over purely theoretical problems. As a result, we prefer individuals with persistence, intelligence and high curiosity over pedigree alone. Working hard and smart, continuous learning and mutual support are all part of who we are.

Axiado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Axiado does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.