Senior Embedded Security Engineer – Linux / Android Platforms

We are seeking experienced Senior Embedded Security Engineers to design and implement end-to-end security solutions for modern embedded platforms. Open to candidates from Automotive, IoT, Mobile, Embedded domains. This role requires hands-on experience with Linux/Android systems, SoCs, connected devices. You will work on automotive-grade platforms (IVI, ADAS) using modern SoCs (Qualcomm, Renesas, TI) running Android Automotive, Linux, QNX, or AUTOSAR, delivering secure & scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Security Architecture & Engineering

• Design and implement end-to-end embedded security features, including:
• Secure Boot
• Trusted Execution Environment (TEE)
• Secure storage
• Secure OTA/update mechanisms
• Secure communication
• Contribute to system-level security architecture for embedded and connected platforms

2. Threat Modeling & Reviews

• Perform threat modeling and architecture reviews for systems such as IVI, ADAS, IoT devices
• Identify vulnerabilities and define mitigation strategies early in the development lifecycle

3. Security Implementation & Hardening

• Implement system hardening for Linux / Android / QNX platforms
• Conduct secure code reviews and support vulnerability remediation
• Integrate access control frameworks (SELinux, AppArmor)

4. Testing & Validation

• Perform comprehensive security testing:
• Static & dynamic analysis
• Fuzzing
• Penetration testing
• Validate security features on real hardware and near-production environments

5. Process & Compliance

• Develop and maintain security engineering processes (SEP) and requirements
• Support compliance with industry security standards and best practices

Requirements

Mandatory

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Cryptography, or related field
• 7–15 years of experience, including at least 2–5 years in embedded software, system software, or security engineering
• Hands-on experience with Linux and/or Android platforms (BSP, middleware, system services, or low-level components)
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals:
• Cryptography
• Secure communication protocols
• Secure coding practices
• Security testing methodologies
• Practical experience in implementing embedded security solutions:
• Secure Boot
• Secure storage
• OTA updates
• Device/system trust mechanisms
• Secure communication

Nice-to-Have (Plus Points)

• Experience with modern SoCs (Qualcomm, Renesas R-Car, TI, etc.)
• Knowledge or experience in QNX development
• Security certifications (CEH, CISSP, OSCP, GIAC, etc.)
• Hands-on experience in:
• Secure Boot & signing tools
• Hardware security (ARM TrustZone, OP-TEE, HSM)
• Storage security (disk encryption, dm-verity)
• Communication protocols (TLS/DTLS, SSH, IPsec, MACsec)
• Access control & system hardening (SELinux, AppArmor)
• Network security (firewall, secure networking)
• Security testing techniques (fuzzing, penetration testing, static/dynamic analysis)

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.