At Cisco Meraki, we know that technology can connect, empower, and drive us. Our mission is to simplify technology so our customers can focus on what's most meaningful to them: their students, patients, customers, and businesses. Were making networking easier, faster, and intelligent with technology that simply works.
The modern world runs on the internet, and the internet cannot exist without its underlying infrastructure. Meraki makes setting up, running, and maintaining that infrastructure easier than it has ever been before. Meraki enables connectivity everywhere from neighborhood cafes to education institutions to global hospitality groups operating thousands of sites.
We are passionate about building real products that our customers love. As a member of our firmware security team, you will have a substantial impact on the security of millions of Meraki users all around the world. Our device firmware is built on Linux and open-source software. We work individually and in small teams to release several new products each year.
As a product security engineer you will:
- Implement and maintain SecDevOps practices throughout the entire Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL)
- Build and maintain automated security testing frameworks, including static analysis, dynamic analysis, and fuzz testing
- Implement and run secure CI/CD pipelines, incorporating security checks and controls at each stage
- Collaborate with product engineering teams to implement security-by-design principles and ensure consistency to SDL practices
- Develop and maintain security metrics to measure and improve SDL efficiency
- Monitor and triage incoming product security issues from our public bug bounty program
- Mentor and train development teams on SecDevOps best practices and tools
You are an ideal fit for this role if you have:
- 5+ years of experience in software or firmware security, with a focus on SecDevOps and Secure Development Lifecycle implementation
- Deep knowledge of Linux and embedded systems security with strong growth mindset
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Go, or Ruby, with experience in C/C++ for embedded systems
- Have experienced knowledge of embedded systems development concepts, including cross-platform development and build tools (GNU toolchain, OpenWrt, buildroot, Yocto), bootloaders (U-Boot, coreboot, UEFI), kernel configuration, device drivers, device trees
- Experience with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience implementing and running security tools such as SAST, DAST, SCA, and container security solutions
Bonus points for:
- Experience with agile development methodologies
- Experience with embedded systems security and IoT device security
- Experience with fuzzing, penetration testing, or static analysis
- Knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts, with experience applying them to security problems
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
At Cisco Meraki, were redefining the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. When we connect different perspectives, we can pursue new possibilities, inspire innovation, and release the full potential of our people. Were building an employee experience that includes appreciation, belonging, growth, and purpose for everyone.
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