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We apply our Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware, and IP that turn design concepts into reality.\nThis strategy is supplemented by AI-augmented development practices throughout all our organizations to empower our team to focus on creative problem-solving and innovation. Our customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products-from chips to boards to systems-for dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace, industrial, and health. Join us and be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and customer success.\n\nAt Secure-IC, a Cadence company, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.\nJob Title: R&D Certification Engineer (Cybersecurity)\n\nLocation: Rennes (France)\n\nReports to: Design Engineering Director\n\nJob Overview:\nThe role is responsible for driving cybersecurity certification and R&D activities, ensuring products meet applicable security standards and certification requirements across target markets. It contributes directly to the delivery of secure, compliant, and market ready products. The role combines technical research, hands on certification documentation, security assessment and gap analysis, and collaboration with internal teams and customers.\nJob Responsibilities:\nWithin the Certification team, as an R&D Certification Engineer (Cybersecurity), you will be responsible for the following activities:\nAnalyze the standards applicable to the organization’s target markets.\nUnderstand our products and perform a gap analysis between their specifications and the applicable target standards.\nConduct research on the latest developments and trends in cybersecurity.\nOptimize off-the-shelf and customized deliverables for cybersecurity standards, including evaluation reports, in accordance with company requirements.\nImplement features for cryptographic modules or algorithms, including security verification and testing.\nSupport roadmap projects for automated tools and pre-assessment databases.\nSupport the standards review process by implementing and testing new methodologies to be presented.\nSupport all cybersecurity activities related to the automotive sector involving the ISO/SAE 21434 standard and process.\nJob Qualifications:\n· Required degree and education level:\nMaster’s degree in electronic engineering or computer science.\nRequired level: Junior: Hard Skills\nExperience with embedded systems, embedded systems security, and hardware concepts.\nFamiliarity with cybersecurity certification standards such as ISO/SAE 21434, Common Criteria, FIPS 140-3, SESIP/PSA.\nKnowledge of cryptography and hardware security.\nWillingness to take responsibility and carefully plan activities.\nGood command of written and spoken English (for studying standards, writing reports, and communicating with cross-functional teams).\nComfortable interacting with customers, including preparing reports and presentations.\nStrong attention to detail and rigor when performing analysis and reviews.\nProficiency in at least one programming language is important.\nSoft Skills\nAutonomy\nRigor and attention to detail\nTeam spirit\nOrganization.\nAdditional Skills/Preferences:\nExperience with C/C++/Python/Verilog/VHDL\nSide channel and/or fault injection\nCheck what we can offer you:\nAn attractive compensation package, including a competitive salary, variable compensation, and meal vouchers\nA positive, stimulating, and supportive work environment\nOffices in France (Rennes and Paris) as well as internationally\nA dynamic and friendly company culture: after-work events, sports challenges, board games, pool table, foosball, and Nintendo Switch\n5 days of paid leave dedicated to volunteering and community engagement, along with 7 “recharge days” (company-wide paid days off)\nThe opportunity to join a company certified Great Place to Work® and ranked among the Fortune 100\nRemote work days\nAccess to a CSE benefits platform, including discounts and gift cards\n\nCadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.\nFench version\nCadence est un leader clé dans le domaine de la conception électronique, s’appuyant sur plus de 30 ans d’expertise en logiciels de calcul. Nous appliquons notre stratégie de conception intelligente des systèmes (Intelligent System Design) pour fournir des logiciels, du matériel et des propriétés intellectuelles (IP) qui transforment les concepts de conception en réalité.\nCette stratégie est renforcée par des pratiques de développement augmentées par l’IA au sein de l’ensemble de nos organisations, permettant à nos équipes de se concentrer sur la résolution créative de problèmes et l’innovation. Nos clients comptent parmi les entreprises les plus innovantes au monde, qui conçoivent des produits électroniques exceptionnels - des puces aux cartes, jusqu’aux systèmes - pour des applications de marché dynamiques telles que les produits grand public, l’informatique hyperscale, les communications 5G, l’automobile, l’aéronautique, l’industrie et la santé. Rejoignez-nous et intégrez une culture qui valorise l’innovation, la collaboration et la réussite client.\nChez Secure-IC (Filiale du groupe Cadence), nous recrutons et développons des leaders et des innovateurs désireux d’avoir un impact sur le monde de la technologie.\nIntitulé : R&D Certification Engineer (Cybersecurity)\nLocalisation : Rennes (France)\nRattachement hiérarchique : Design Engineering Director\nPrésentation du poste :\nLe poste est chargé de piloter les activités de certification en cybersécurité et de R&D, afin de garantir que les produits respectent les normes de sécurité applicables et les exigences de certification sur les marchés ciblés. Il contribue directement à la mise sur le marché de produits sécurisés, conformes et prêts à être commercialisés. Le poste combine recherche technique, préparation de la documentation de certification, évaluation de la sécurité, analyse des écarts et collaboration avec les équipes internes et les clients.\nResponsabilités du poste :\nAu sein de l’équipe Certification, en tant qu’Ingénieur R&D Certification (Cybersécurité), vous serez responsable des activités suivantes :\nAnalyser les normes applicables aux marchés cibles de l’organisation.\nComprendre nos produits et réaliser une analyse des écarts entre leurs spécifications et les normes cibles applicables.\nMener des recherches sur les dernières évolutions et tendances en matière de cybersécurité.\nOptimiser les livrables standards et personnalisés relatifs aux normes de cybersécurité, notamment les rapports d’évaluation, conformément aux exigences de l’entreprise.\nDévelopper des fonctionnalités pour des modules ou algorithmes cryptographiques, y compris la vérification et les tests de sécurité.\nContribuer aux projets de la feuille de route relatifs aux outils automatisés et aux bases de données de préévaluation.\nContribuer au processus de révision des normes en mettant en œuvre et en testant de nouvelles méthodologies destinées à être présentées.\nContribuer à toutes les activités de cybersécurité liées au secteur automobile impliquant la norme et le processus ISO/SAE 21434.\nQualifications requises :\nDiplôme et niveau d’études requis :Master en ingénierie électronique ou en informatique.\n\nNiveau d’expérience requis :Profil junior : moins de 3 ans d’expérience\n\nCompétences techniquesExpérience des systèmes embarqués, de la sécurité des systèmes embarqués et des concepts liés au matériel.\nConnaissance des normes de certification en cybersécurité telles que l’ISO/SAE 21434, les Critères communs, FIPS 140-3 et SESIP/PSA.\nConnaissances en cryptographie et en sécurité matérielle.\nCapacité à prendre des responsabilités et à planifier rigoureusement les activités.\nBonne maîtrise de l’anglais écrit et oral, notamment pour étudier les normes, rédiger des rapports et communiquer avec des équipes pluridisciplinaires.\nAisance dans les échanges avec les clients, notamment pour la préparation de rapports et de présentations.\nGrande attention aux détails et rigueur dans la réalisation des analyses et des revues.\nLa maîtrise d’au moins un langage de programmation est importante.\n\nCompétences comportementalesAutonomie\nRigueur et souci du détail\nEsprit d’équipe\nOrganisation\n\nCompétences supplémentaires/Préférences :\nExpérience en C/C++/Python/Verilog/VHDL\nAnalyse par canaux auxiliaires et/ou injection de fautes\nDécouvrez ce que nous pouvons vous offrir :\nUne rémunération attractive comprenant un salaire compétitif, une part variable et des tickets restaurant\nUn environnement de travail positif, stimulant et bienveillant\nDes bureaux en France (Rennes et Paris) ainsi qu’à l’international\nUne vie d’entreprise dynamique et conviviale : afterworks, défis sportifs, jeux de société, billard, baby-foot, Switch\n5 jours de congés payés dédiés au bénévolat et à l’engagement associatif, ainsi que 7 “recharge days” (jours de repos rémunérés communs à l’ensemble du groupe)\nL’opportunité de rejoindre un groupe certifiée Great Place to Work® et classée Fortune 100\nJours de télétravail\nL’accès à une plateforme d’avantages CSE, incluant réductions et cartes cadeaux\nCadence s’engage en faveur de l’égalité des chances et de l’équité en matière d’emploi à tous les niveaux de l’organisation. Nous nous efforçons d’attirer un vivier de candidats qualifiés et diversifiés et de promouvoir la diversité et l’inclusion sur le lieu de travail.\nWe’re doing work that matters. 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