Embedded Engineer - Cyber security

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Cybersecurity Engineer with strong expertise in automotive embedded software development and cybersecurity implementation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in secure embedded systems, AUTOSAR, diagnostics, secure boot/flash, and automotive communication protocols.

This role involves developing and integrating cybersecurity solutions for automotive ECUs while ensuring compliance with industry standards and functional reliability requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for automotive applications with a strong cybersecurity focus
• Implement and integrate cybersecurity features including Secure Boot, Secure Flash, authentication, encryption, and diagnostics security
• Develop and integrate cybersecurity stacks within AUTOSAR-based embedded systems
• Work on ECU-level software architecture, embedded platforms, and RTOS-based applications
• Develop software in C/Embedded C for microcontroller-based systems
• Integrate and validate communication interfaces including CAN, LIN, Ethernet, SPI, and I2C
• Support HSM implementation and SHE+ security mechanisms
• Analyze cybersecurity requirements and translate formal specifications into executable software solutions
• Conduct debugging, testing, and validation using tools such as CANoe, compilers, and debuggers
• Ensure software compliance with MISRA C guidelines and automotive quality standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, validation, and cybersecurity stakeholders
• Support cybersecurity assessments, threat analysis, and risk mitigation activities
• Contribute to software quality, reliability, and performance optimization

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Automotive Embedded Software Development
• Strong experience in Embedded Cybersecurity development and integration
• Excellent programming skills in C and Embedded C
• Hands-on experience with RTOS-based embedded systems
• Strong understanding of Automotive Embedded Hardware and Software Architectures
• Experience with communication protocols:
  • CAN
  • LIN
  • Ethernet
  • SPI
  • I2C
• Hands-on experience in:
  • Diagnostics
  • Secure Boot
  • Secure Flash
  • Cybersecurity stack integration
• Experience with Embedded AUTOSAR
• Familiarity with automotive cybersecurity standards:
  • ISO 21434
  • SAE J3061
• Knowledge of HSM implementation and SHE+
• Experience with CANoe, compilers, and debugging tools
• Strong understanding of MISRA C guidelines
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Good to Have

• Knowledge of ASPICE process
• Experience with automotive security and cryptography concepts
• Industry cybersecurity certifications such as Certified Automotive Cybersecurity Professional (CASP)
• Experience handling automotive-specific cybersecurity challenges
• Exposure to software testing and validation methodologies