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Embedded Linux Security Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA · Foster City, California, United States

Posted about 2 months ago · $120,000 - 150,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
71 days
ALTEN Technology USA's roles stay open a median of 78 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
60% of ALTEN Technology USA's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at ALTEN Technology USA
high
193 stale, 13 reposted of 194 open
Hiring momentum
289 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from ALTEN Technology USA's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for ALTEN Technology USA.

About this role

The Embedded Linux Security Engineer will focus on implementing security solutions for a next-generation embedded Linux platform. Responsibilities include designing hardware security architectures, managing storage integrity, developing trusted execution environments, and automating security pipelines within CI/CD. The role also involves collaborating with manufacturing teams to ensure secure provisioning of devices and architecting resilient systems against failures.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of ALTEN Technology USA as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
  • 6+ years of professional experience in Embedded Linux development, board bring-up, and Board Support Package (BSP) customization
  • 3+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience deploying device-level security features into physical production hardware
  • Expert knowledge of bootloader configurations (e.g., U-Boot Verified Boot, Barebox) and customizing the Linux kernel storage/security subsystem (dm-crypt, dm-verity)
  • Deep understanding of modern processor security architectures, specifically ARM TrustZone (ARMv7-A / ARMv8-A, Exception Levels EL1–EL3)
  • Proven track record implementing SELinux/AppArmor policies and utilizing standard Linux containment tools (cgroups, namespaces)

Nice to have

  • Strong foundational knowledge of symmetric/asymmetric cryptography, hashing algorithms (SHA-256/384), public key infrastructure (PKI), and handling physical Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
  • Prior experience working with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) or internal factory lines to deploy secure key-injection and fuse-burning protocols
  • Experience with embedded container runtimes (e.g., LXC, crun) or lightweight sandboxing frameworks tailored for resource-constrained architectures
  • Experience designing secure versioning and hardware-enforced anti-rollback strategies for OTA updates

What you get

  • Salary range of $150,000 - 180,000
  • Mentorship and career growth opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits

Worth weighing

  • On-site work required 5 days a week
  • No specific information on the company's technology stack or tools beyond those mentioned in the posting
  • The role involves significant responsibility in security, which may lead to high-pressure situations

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Listed by ALTEN Technology USA on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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