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About the Role
This role is crucial for advancing Renesas' embedded processing (EP) security products by addressing security regulations like the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and migrating to next-generation cryptographic technologies such as post-quantum cryptography (PQC). You will enhance the company's competitiveness by driving regulatory compliance and the adoption of new security technologies.
Responsibilities
- Formulate security architecture and product security requirements for products, including secure boot, Root of Trust, key management, cryptographic acceleration, and secure firmware updates.
- Support the development and deployment of security IPs such as Hardware Security Modules (HSM) and Trusted Execution Environments (TEE).
- Build cybersecurity realization frameworks, including security software, key management solutions, and secure provisioning mechanisms.
- Support compliance with security-related laws and standards (CRA, PSIRT) and promote device security certifications.
- Engage with ecosystem partners, including security solution vendors, security assessment bodies, and standardization organizations.
- Foster security talent through training on security best practices and other relevant topics.
Requirements
- Deep expertise in cybersecurity for embedded systems and devices, along with knowledge or experience in the latest 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 field.
- Over 5 years of practical experience in embedded systems, cybersecurity, semiconductor product development, or related engineering fields.
- Profound understanding of embedded hardware and software architectures.
- Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and security features such as AES, RSA, ECC, PQC, TLS, secure boot, and secure firmware updates.
- Familiarity with threat modeling methodologies like STRIDE and TARA.
- Knowledge of Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) methodologies.
- Development experience with embedded C/C++, ARM-based systems, RTOS, Linux, or MCU platforms.
- Excellent communication and cross-departmental collaboration skills.
- Ability to influence technical strategy across multiple teams.
Skills
- Embedded Systems Cybersecurity
- Security Regulations (CRA, PSIRT)
- Next-generation Cryptographic Technologies (PQC)
- Secure Boot
- Root of Trust
- Key Management
- Cryptographic Acceleration
- Secure Firmware Updates
- Hardware Security Modules (HSM)
- Trusted Execution Environments (TEE)
- Cybersecurity Frameworks
- Secure Provisioning
- Device Security Certifications
- Embedded C/C++
- ARM-based Systems
- RTOS
- Linux
- MCU Platforms
- Threat Modeling (STRIDE, TARA)
- Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL)
- Communication Skills
- Cross-departmental Collaboration
- Technical Strategy Influence
Location
- Japan
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 5+ years of practical experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits (details provided during the selection process)
About the Company
- Renesas is a global leader in embedded semiconductor solutions, driven by the purpose 'To Make Our Lives Easier'. With over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we contribute to a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future by developing cutting-edge technologies for the automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT sectors.
- Our corporate culture is centered around 'TAGIE' (Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, Entrepreneurial), which guides our work, growth, and pursuit of our purpose. This collaborative spirit and challenging mindset enable us to transform industries through semiconductor technology and improve lives worldwide.