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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platform Hardware Security Engineer - **Company:** Anthropic's Mission - **Location:** New York, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $320,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Application Layers, Software System Penetration Testing, BIOS, Booting (BIOS), Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Embedded Software, Cryptographic Protocols, Firmware, Formal Verification, Hardware Security Module, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Open Source Technology, Software Deployment, System Programming, Extensible Firmware Interface, Machine Learning Operations, U-Boot, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/platform-hardware-security-anthropic-3-8061761 ## About the Role * Hands-on experience with secure boot, measured boot, and attestation technologies (TPM, Intel TXT, AMD SEV, ARM TrustZone) * Strong understanding of cryptographic protocols and hardware security modules * Experience with UEFI/BIOS or embedded firmware security, bootloader hardening, and chain of trust implementation * Proficiency in low-level programming (C, Rust, Assembly) and systems programming * Knowledge of firmware vulnerability assessment and threat modeling * Track record of designing security architectures for complex, distributed systems * Experience with supply chain security * Ability to work effectively across hardware and software boundaries * Knowledge of NIST firmware security guidelines and hardware security frameworks, * 8+ years of experience in systems security, with at least 5 years focused on firmware and hardware security (firmware, bootloaders, and OS-level security) * Experience with confidential computing technologies and hardware-based TEEs * Knowledge of SLSA framework and software supply chain security standards * Experience securing large-scale HPC or cloud infrastructure * Contributions to open-source security projects (coreboot, CHIPSEC, etc.) * Background in formal verification or security proof techniques * Experience with silicon root of trust implementations * Experience working with building foundational technical designs, operational leadership, and vendor collaboration * Previous work with AI/ML infrastructure security, Minimum education: Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience Required field of study: A field relevant to the role as demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience Minimum years of experience: Years of experience required will correlate with the internal job level requirements for the position Location-based hybrid policy: Currently, we expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time. However, some roles may require more time in our offices. ## Description We're seeking a Platform Hardware Security Engineer to design and implement security architectures for bare-metal infrastructure. You'll work with teams across Anthropic to build firmware, bootloaders, operating systems, and attestation systems to ensure the integrity of our infrastructure from the ground up. This role requires expertise in low-level systems security and the ability to architect solutions that balance security requirements with the performance demands of training AI models across our massive fleet., * Design and implement secure boot chains from firmware through OS initialization for diverse hardware platforms (CPUs, BMCs, switches, peripherals, and embedded microcontrollers) * Architect attestation systems that provide cryptographic proof of system state from hardware root of trust through application layer * Develop measured boot implementations and runtime integrity monitoring * Create reference architectures and security requirements for bare-metal deployments * Integrate security controls with infrastructure teams without impacting training performance * Prototype and validate security mechanisms before production deployment * Conduct firmware vulnerability assessments and penetration testing * Build firmware analysis pipelines for continuous security monitoring * Document security architectures and maintain threat models * Collaborate with software and hardware vendors to ensure security capabilities meet our requirements ## Related Videos - [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) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Building, securing and governing AI infrastructure in the Era of Agentic AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100129-building-securing-and-governing-ai-infrastructure-in-the-era-of-agentic-ai) - [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) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How to Submit CFPs and Get into Public Speaking - Moran Weber](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2112-how-to-submit-cfps-and-get-into-public-speaking-moran-weber) ## 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) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)