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Firmware Security Engineer

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 3 months ago

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BETWEEN Technology

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Overview

Work mode: Hybrid, Barcelona
English: Required
Education: University degree
Benefits: Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, gym access

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

🏥 Medical insurance: private medical coverage for employees.

📚 Training and development: access to company-funded training.

🤝 Personalized support: continuous support from the Talent team and monthly follow-ups.

💳 Flexible compensation: tax advantages applicable to dining, transportation, and childcare.

🏋️ Wellness and physical activity: access to the Wellhub app.

💸 Exclusive discounts: access to the Inspiring Benefits Club.

🎁 Referral program: financial incentives for referring talent to the company.

The role

At BETWEEN we offer you the opportunities you need to achieve your professional goals. If you want to develop your career in IT and Engineering, this is your next destination!

We work with leading clients developing technological solutions in Infrastructure, Cloud, Software, Project Management and many other areas.

We are currently looking for a Firmware / Security Engineer to join a high-impact technology project, where you will participate in the development and securing of embedded solutions.

This is an opportunity to be part of an international team where your entire day-to-day will be in English. For this reason, it is important to have a high level of the language.

What you'll do

Develop and maintain firmware for embedded systems.
Program low-level software in C/C++.
Implement security functionalities (Secure Boot, encryption, authentication, and firmware signing).
Perform vulnerability analysis and security testing on firmware.
Debug issues using debugging tools (JTAG, SWD, GDB, etc.).
Collaborate with hardware and software teams in the design of secure architectures.
Participate in code reviews and integrate secure development best practices.
Document technical solutions and provide support in resolving vulnerabilities.

How will I do it?

You will have flexible working hours
You will work in a hybrid format (3 days of on-site presence per week)
You will be provided with a PC and the necessary peripherals
You will work in a collaborative and quality-oriented environment

Requirements

Degree in Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, or similar.
High level of English.
Experience in developing Firmware and Embedded Systems.
Proficiency in C/C++.
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or ThreadX.
Knowledge of microcontrollers and embedded architectures (ARM Cortex-M, STM32, ESP32, or similar).
Experience with debugging tools (JTAG, SWD, GDB, logic analyzers).
Knowledge of communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, and Bluetooth/BLE.
Knowledge of embedded systems security: Secure Boot, cryptography, key management, firmware signing and encryption.
Experience in vulnerability analysis and penetration testing.
Knowledge of cybersecurity standards such as ISO 27001, IEC 62443, or NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
Experience with Git, Linux environments, and continuous integration tools (CI/CD).
Knowledge of static code analysis tools and security testing.

About BETWEEN Technology

BETWEEN Technology is an IT and engineering consulting firm based in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain, specializing in industrial engineering, automation, robotics, and digital transformation. The company provides technical consulting and staffing solutions across sectors such as automotive, pharma, energy, aerospace, and infrastructure, with a strong focus on engineering projects, industrial maintenance, and software development. With around 50 open roles in Spain, it supports clients in both technical and managerial capacities, from CAD design and PLC programming to data engineering and AI.

Industry: IT and Engineering Consulting
Employees: 1,000
Headquarters: Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain
In Spain: Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Madrid and 4 more
Website: between.tech

Good to know if you are moving

The company is headquartered in Sant Cugat del Vallès, near Barcelona, a major tech and industrial hub in Spain.
Open roles span multiple locations across Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona, Gijón, Sevilla, and Tarragona, offering flexibility for relocation.
Many positions require Spanish language skills, but some roles, especially in engineering and IT, may be open to international candidates with strong technical backgrounds.
The company works on projects in sectors like automotive, pharma, energy, and aerospace, providing opportunities to work on complex industrial systems.
Some roles involve travel or on-site work, which may be relevant for candidates interested in field engineering positions.

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At BETWEEN, equal opportunities is one of our core values. We are committed to hiring the best talent regardless of race, religion, sex, age, or disability, and to promoting their professional and personal development.

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