Senior Embedded Security Software Engineer – Wi-Fi Security | RTOS | Zephyr | Secure Boot

Location: Bangalore, India

Experience: 2–8 Years

Company Description

ChipWave™ is a leading technology talent and engineering solutions company specializing in delivering highly skilled IT professionals for both project-based engagements and long-term organizational requirements. We partner with global technology organizations to bridge critical talent gaps through carefully vetted experts who integrate seamlessly into client teams.

At ChipWave, we are committed to excellence, rapid deployment, and precise skill alignment, enabling our clients to accelerate innovation and deliver complex technology solutions. Joining ChipWave offers the opportunity to work on challenging, high-impact engineering projects alongside some of the industry’s leading technology companies.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate Embedded Security Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, integration, and optimization of security software for advanced embedded platforms. You will play a key role in enabling secure Wi-Fi connectivity, Secure Boot, and next-generation embedded security frameworks while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams on innovative chipset solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, maintain, and optimize WPA Supplicant for embedded platforms.
• Port and enhance embedded security software across RTOS and Zephyr OS environments.
• Design, implement, and maintain Secure Boot and bootloader security features.
• Develop and integrate WLAN security solutions supporting WPA2, WPA3, 802.1X, EAP, and SAE authentication protocols.
• Analyze, debug, and resolve embedded security, connectivity, and platform integration issues.
• Collaborate with firmware, driver, platform, and validation teams during new chipset bring-up and product development.
• Support security feature implementation across multiple embedded product lines.
• Participate in software architecture discussions, code reviews, debugging, performance optimization, and technical documentation.

Required Qualifications

• 2–8 years of experience in Embedded Software Development.
• Strong programming expertise in C .
• Hands-on experience with RTOS-based embedded systems .
• Working knowledge of Zephyr OS .
• Experience in WPA Supplicant development, integration, porting, or maintenance.
• Strong understanding of:
• WLAN Security (WPA/WPA2/WPA3)
• IEEE 802.1X Authentication
• EAP and SAE protocols
• Secure Boot and Bootloader architecture
• Authentication, Encryption, Key Management, and Secure Firmware Loading
• Experience in embedded platform bring-up and system debugging.
• Proficiency with debugging tools including GDB, JTAG, Logic Analyzers , and similar embedded debugging tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or exposure in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:

• Bluetooth Security
• TLS, Digital Certificates, Secure Storage, and Key Provisioning
• Cryptographic Algorithms and Security Libraries
• Cybersecurity Compliance (CRA, Product Security Standards)
• Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
• Wi-Fi Driver, Firmware, and Host Interface Integration
• New Chipset Bring-up and Firmware Security Enablement

Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in:

• Computer Science
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Embedded Systems
• Or an equivalent engineering discipline

Why Join?

• Work on next-generation embedded security and wireless connectivity technologies.
• Contribute to cutting-edge security solutions powering advanced semiconductor platforms.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and technology leaders on globally impactful projects.
• Gain exposure to emerging technologies including Secure Boot, Wi-Fi Security, Cybersecurity Compliance, and Post-Quantum Cryptography.
• Be part of a culture that values innovation, continuous learning, technical excellence, and professional growth.