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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Security I/O Engineer - **Company:** Openchip & Software Technologies - **Location:** Barcelona, Spain - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Data Integrity, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Hardware Security Module, PCI Express, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, RSA (Cryptosystem), Subsystems, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, PIC Microcontroller, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Peripherals, Data Management - **Published:** July 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.es/contact-us.html ## About the Role + Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field. + 10+ years of solid experience in IP/SoC architecture and design and implementation for ASIC or FPGA. Skills and Knowledge: + In-depth understanding of the Processor Microcontroller Subsystem (PuC SS), including secure boot processes and power management techniques for chiplets (RISC-V core). + Expertise in High-Speed I/O subsystems, managing interfaces such as UCIe and PCIe for high-bandwidth peripheral connectivity (Ethernet, PCIe, CXL, UCIe, LPDDR). + Proficiency in Low-Speed I/O subsystem design and integration, managing slower peripheral interfaces (APB Peripherals, I2C, I3C, UART). + Strong knowledge of Data Management principles, including data organization, buffering, and ensuring data integrity within SoC component (DMA). + Experience with Network-on-Chip (NoC) architectures, enabling efficient internal communication within SoC components (AMBA, AXI, CHI). + Comprehensive understanding of hardware Security Features, including implementation of cryptographic modules, isolation, attestation, and trusted computing bases (AES, RSA, PUF, Random number generation, and related security technologies). + Capability to design and integrate Monitoring & Sensor systems to track chiplet health and operational status. + Ability to collaborate across design, verification, firmware, and system teams to ensure robust subsystem integration and security. + Knowledge of industry standards relevant to I/O and hardware security protocols. ## Description The Security I/O Hardware Design team leads innovation, development, and integration of advanced security features and I/O solutions across a diverse product portfolio. The team operates within the Hardware Design Group, with two primary missions: to develop and integrate advanced I/O solutions by expertly managing complex IP projects, integrating both proprietary and third-party IPs, and pioneering new I/O technologies; and to implement robust security features across the SoC to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and resilience of hardware systems. Through these efforts, the team strives to delivers secure, high-performance hardware solutions that meet evolving technological demands and to the latest industry standards. The Role: + By joining this team, you will take ownership of designing, developing, and integrating advanced hardware IPs along with secure SoC features to deliver high-performance, reliable systems. + Drive the design, development, and integration of advanced I/O solutions and complex IPs, including the integration of third-party IPs. + Lead the implementation of security features across the SoC to ensure hardware integrity, confidentiality, and robustness. + Lead the design of some hardware subsystems, including processing units, interconnects, memory, accelerators, and analog components. + Contribute and participate in all aspects of IP development - including architecture definition, and integration to ensure high compatibility, performance, and security in complex SoC ecosystems. + Collaborate closely across several teams, such as system, product, architecture, software, digital design and verification team, to ensure the cross-functional and design convergence. + Evaluate and integrate hard and soft Security and I/O IPs. + Develop and apply security models, threat analysis, and Trusted Computing Base concepts, such as Root of Trust and secure boot. + Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry standards, and trends to continuously innovate I/O and security solutions. + Manage complex dependencies across SoC project milestones, driving issue resolution with cross-team collaboration. + Define and advance scalable methodologies, tools, and IP building blocks for efficient SoC development. + Facilitate clear communication, knowledge sharing, and collaboration throughout the full product development lifecycle with a security focus. ## Related Videos - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Dev Digest 138 - Are you secure about this?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/486-dev-digest-138-are-you-secure-about-this) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology)