Embedded Security Engineer
Company: Skild AI
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Company Overview At Skild AI, we are building the world's first
general purpose robotic intelligence that is robust and adapts to
unseen scenarios without failing. We believe massive scale through
data-driven machine learning is the key to unlocking these
capabilities for the widespread deployment of robots within
society. Our team consists of individuals with varying levels of
experience and backgrounds, from new graduates to domain experts.
Relevant industry experience is important, but ultimately less so
than your demonstrated abilities and attitude. We are looking for
passionate individuals who are eager to explore uncharted waters
and contribute to our innovative projects. Position Overview We are
seeking a proficient Embedded Security Engineer to join our team
and contribute to the protection of our models deployed on robotic
hardware. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive
threat modeling and security assessments, as well as supporting our
engineering teams in adhering to established security standards and
requirements. This role involves both software engineering
techniques and deep learning methods to encode/encrypt trained
models. A blend of technical acumen and collaborative skills is
essential, as you will develop solutions to identified risks, write
test cases for security controls, and actively participate in
offensive security assessments. Responsibilities Conduct detailed
threat modeling and security assessments of critical assets.
Regularly update threat models to reflect evolving threats and
changes in the business environment. Identify and explore
vulnerabilities in critical software components used across our
environment. Create and implement technical solutions to mitigate
identified risks, and maintain test cases to ensure the
effectiveness and resilience of the solutions. Collaborate with
engineering teams to ensure compliance with defined security
standards and requirements. Provide support in the implementation
of security measures. Lead penetration tests and red team
exercises. Preferred Qualifications BS, MS or higher degree in
Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering or a related field, or
equivalent practical experience. Proficiency developing
higher-level languages (e.g., PHP, Python, C++, or Java).
Experience with deep learning software, frameworks, and APIs (e.g.,
PyTorch, etc.). Experience with enterprise security. Proven
experience in threat modeling, security assessments, and
penetration testing. Strong understanding of cybersecurity
principles, frameworks, and standards. Understanding and experience
with securing transfer and storage of deep neural network models.
Base Salary Range $100,000 - $300,000 USD
Keywords: Skild AI, Laguna , Embedded Security Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , San Mateo, California
