Security Engineer, Product Security
Chainlink LabsSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Hardware SecurityIndustries
Requirements
- Ability to follow research in cryptography
- Good understanding of classical (a)symmetric cryptography and PQC
- Knowledge of side-channel attacks (EM, power and timing analysis etc.) and mitigations against them
- Disciplined approach in writing correct and highly efficient code
- Preferred Qualifications
- Low level programming experience (C and Assembly)
- Experience with embedded architectures
- Ability to adapt and tune algorithms on resource constrained environments
- Knowledge around fault injection attacks
- Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and similar
Responsibilities
- Implement, maintain and optimize cryptographic algorithms and primitives (e.g. encryption, hashing, digital signatures, key exchanges) that run on YubiKeys and YubiHSMs
- Follow research about classical algorithms (RSA, ECC, etc.), as well as Post Quantum Cryptography algorithms (ML-DSA, ML-KEM, etc.)
Skills
Cryptography
Encryption
Hashing
Digital Signatures
Key Exchange
RSA
ECC
Post Quantum Cryptography
YubiKeys
YubiHSMs
Yubico
Provides two-factor authentication security keys
About Yubico
Yubico specializes in cybersecurity by offering two-factor authentication solutions, primarily through their product, the YubiKey. The YubiKey is a physical security key that enhances protection against unauthorized access by requiring users to insert or tap the key for authentication, which adds an extra layer of security beyond just passwords. Yubico serves a wide range of clients, including large enterprises, small businesses, and individual consumers, particularly in industries like finance, healthcare, and technology where data protection is crucial. Unlike many competitors, Yubico provides various models of the YubiKey tailored to different security needs and also offers software tools for developers to integrate YubiKey functionality into their applications. The company's goal is to ensure robust security for their customers by continuously expanding their product line and providing support services.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
$88.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
CybersecurityIndustries
501-1,000Employees
Benefits
Retirement plan
Wellness benefit
Equity in the company
Learning & development
Global events
Parental leave
Risks
Emerging side-channel attacks like EUCLEAK threaten YubiKey's microcontroller security.
Adversarial AI could undermine Yubico's multi-factor authentication effectiveness.
Reliance on traditional MFA methods may affect Yubico's market if not innovated.
Differentiation
Yubico's YubiKey offers robust two-factor authentication with a physical security key.
YubiKey is compatible with major platforms like Google, Microsoft, and Facebook.
Yubico provides a range of hardware and software solutions for diverse industries.
Upsides
Growing demand for passwordless authentication boosts Yubico's market potential.
YubiKey Bio Series addresses enterprise needs for phishing-resistant biometric security.
Integration with Microsoft Entra ID enhances seamless onboarding for enterprise users.
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