Senior System Software Engineer, Automotive Cybersecurity

About the role

The Senior System Software Engineer – Automotive Cybersecurity will be responsible for designing, developing, and reviewing security solutions for Linux Kernel and embedded software running on NVIDIA automotive platforms. They will also perform cybersecurity engineering activities for Linux Kernel in accordance with ISO/SAE 21434 and NVIDIA security development processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and review security solutions for Linux Kernel and embedded software running on NVIDIA automotive platforms
• Perform cybersecurity engineering activities for Linux Kernel in accordance with ISO/SAE 21434, and NVIDIA security development processes
• Conduct Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) for Linux-Kernel automotive systems, identifying attack surfaces, assets, trust boundaries, risks, and mitigations
• Define and review cybersecurity requirements for Linux Kernel, device drivers, middleware, and user-space software components
• Analyze Linux Kernel subsystems from a security perspective, including memory management, process isolation, IPC, networking, device drivers, filesystems, and privilege management
• Review Linux Kernel features, configurations, and security mechanisms to strengthen platform resilience against cyber threats
• Develop automation and AI-assisted workflows to improve threat modelling, security reviews, compliance tracking, and security analysis
• Support security assessments, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing activities, and remediation planning

Requirements

• B.Tech, M.Tech, MS in Computer Science, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in Linux Kernel, embedded software, or systems software development
• Experience performing cybersecurity activities aligned with ISO/SAE 21434
• Knowledge and experience of secure software development practices, threat modelling, risk assessment, and vulnerability analysis
• Familiarity with Linux security technologies such as SELinux, AppArmor, secure boot, TPM, TrustZone, process isolation, and system hardening techniques
• Strong proficiency in C programming and Linux Kernel debugging
• Deep understanding of Linux Kernel architecture including drivers, networking, filesystems, memory management, process scheduling, and security subsystems
• Experience with ARM-based SoCs and embedded Linux platforms
• Strong understanding of operating systems, computer architecture, and embedded system design
• Understanding of automotive software development processes including ASPICE and ISO 26262
• Strong analytical, debugging, communication, and problem-solving skills