Firmware Security Engineer

Location: Redmond, WA - Hybrid

Pay Range: $71 - $77/hr (via Experis, includes benefits/PTO/401k)

About the role

Build and enhance a next-generation firmware security analysis platform within Azure Hardware Security. Develop preprocessing pipelines to compile C/C++ firmware code into LLVM Intermediate Representation (IR). Create and improve static analysis workflows, including call-graph extraction and metadata generation. Design and maintain systems that generate and execute fuzzing campaigns using modern frameworks and AI-assisted techniques. Collaborate with security researchers, compiler engineers, and platform developers to deliver production-quality tooling.

Responsibilities

• Develop preprocessing pipelines for C/C++ firmware code to LLVM IR
• Create and improve static analysis workflows (call-graph extraction, metadata generation)
• Design and maintain fuzzing campaign systems using modern frameworks and AI-assisted techniques
• Collaborate with security researchers, compiler engineers, and platform developers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong professional experience developing software in C/C++
• Hands-on experience with compiler technologies, LLVM, or low-level systems programming
• Experience working with fuzzing frameworks such as libFuzzer, AFL, AFL++, or similar
• Proficiency with Python for automation and tooling development

Skills

• LLVM / Compiler Engineering – 5+ years
• C/C++ Systems Programming – 7+ years
• Security Fuzzing & Vulnerability Research – 3–5+ years

Key Questions for Candidates

• Can the candidate complete a live C/C++ coding exercise?
• What LLVM/compiler projects have they worked on?
• What tools have they used in production?
• Have they worked with firmware or embedded systems?
• Can they explain a security vulnerability they discovered or remediated?
• What CI/CD pipelines have they built or maintained?
• What Python automation projects have they developed?

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans (after waiting period)
• Dental and vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Business travel insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Weekly pay

What’s in it for you

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge firmware security analysis tools and methodologies
• Collaborate with a diverse team of security researchers, engineers, and open-source contributors
• Contribute to open-source projects and establish industry-leading security solutions
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development in cybersecurity and systems programming
• Be part of an innovative environment that values technical excellence and open-source contributions