Staff or Principal Functional Security Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Japan.

📋 Description

• Enhance the security of Renesas Embedded Processing offerings, which encompass MCUs, MPUs, wireless connectivity devices, AI accelerators, and system solutions.

• Maintain security throughout the entire product lifecycle.

• Collaborate closely with product divisions, software teams, and external ecosystem partners.

• Lead the integration of security measures from architectural design to product deployment.

• Shape the company's overarching security strategy.

• Contribute to the establishment of industry standards.

• Ensure compliance with evolving security regulations, including CRA, EU RED, IEC 62443, SESIP, PSA Certified, and FIPS 140-3.

• Outline product security architecture and requirements covering secure boot, Root of Trust, key management, cryptographic acceleration, and secure firmware updates.

• Assist in the development and deployment of security IP, including HSMs and TEEs.

• Create cybersecurity frameworks utilizing security software, key management solutions, and secure provisioning mechanisms.

• Support adherence to security-related laws and standards, and facilitate device security certification.

• Cultivate relationships with security solution vendors, security evaluation organizations, and standards bodies.

• Provide training on security best practices and related subjects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Profound knowledge in embedded systems and cybersecurity for embedded devices.

• Familiarity with or experience in current security regulations, certification frameworks, and secure product development methodologies.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.

• Over 5 years of experience in embedded systems, cybersecurity, semiconductor product development, or related engineering fields.

• Solid understanding of embedded hardware and software architecture.

• Proficiency in cryptographic algorithms and security functions, including AES, RSA, ECC, PQC, TLS, Secure Boot, and Secure Firmware Update.

• Knowledge of threat modeling methodologies such as STRIDE and TARA.

• Understanding of secure development lifecycle (SDL) methodologies.

• Experience with embedded C/C++, ARM-based systems, RTOS, Linux, or MCU platforms.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions.

• Capacity to influence technical strategies across multiple teams.

• Experience in supporting projects aimed at achieving compliance with CRA, RED, and NIS2 (preferred).

• Practical experience in obtaining security certifications such as PSA, SESIP, and FIPS 140-3 (preferred).

• Familiarity with or hands-on experience with industrial cybersecurity frameworks like IEC 62443 (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation structure.

• Comprehensive benefits package; specifics will be provided during the selection process.