Software Design Engineer 4 - Firmware Security & Compiler Platform

job summary:

We are seeking a Software Design Engineer 4 to join the Azure Hardware Security team in building and scaling Project Talonera-a next-generation firmware security analysis platform. This role operates at the cutting edge of compiler engineering, automated fuzzing, and AI-assisted vulnerability discovery to secure hardware and firmware ecosystems at scale. You will help build production-grade analysis pipelines and prepare the platform for public open-source adoption.

location: Redmond, Washington

job type: Contract

salary: $71.29 - 81.29 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

• Design and build compiler preprocessing pipelines that transform C/C++ firmware into LLVM Intermediate Representation (IR) for off-target analysis.
• Develop and execute scalable fuzzing campaigns using frameworks like libFuzzer, AFL, or AFL++, integrating AI-driven code classification.
• Engineer automated crash triage and static analysis workflows (e.g., CodeQL) to rapidly identify and deduplicate root-cause vulnerabilities.
• Drive open-source readiness by improving modularity, test coverage, CI/CD automation, and developer onboarding documentation.

qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

- 7+ years of professional software engineering experience in C/C++ low-level systems programming.

- 5+ years of hands-on experience with compiler technologies, LLVM IR, or compiler pass development.

- 3+ years of experience with automated fuzzing frameworks (libFuzzer, AFL/AFL++) and software security vulnerability analysis.

- Proficiency in Python for build scripting, automation, and tooling integration.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.