Automotive Cybersecurity - Embedded Software Engineer

Company Description

Secure Elements is an automotive cybersecurity engineering company focused on securing Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) across the complete lifecycle, from concept and development to deployment and in-life operations. Our solutions combine AI-driven cybersecurity engineering, embedded protection, and compliance tooling for OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and mobility providers.

Our portfolio includes CRISKLE Workspace™ , embedded Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS), and a Mobility Security Operations Centre (MSOC), supporting standards and regulations including ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE R155/R156 .

Role Description

We are looking for a full-time Automotive Cybersecurity – Embedded Software Engineer based in the Greater Bengaluru Area .

The role involves designing, developing, integrating, and validating embedded cybersecurity software for automotive ECUs, gateways, and domain controllers. The engineer will work on CAN, Automotive Ethernet, UDS, DoIP, SOME/IP, AUTOSAR/ARXML, PDUs, diagnostics, and embedded intrusion detection systems .

Key responsibilities include developing embedded software in C/C++ , implementing vehicle communication and diagnostic functionality, analysing network traffic, developing IDS/IDPS detection logic, debugging hardware/software interactions, and supporting system integration and validation.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in automotive embedded software development.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ for microcontrollers and automotive ECUs.
• Good knowledge of CAN/CAN FD, Automotive Ethernet, UDS, DoIP, SOME/IP, TCP/UDP , and automotive diagnostics.
• Experience working with AUTOSAR, ARXML, PDUs, signals, frames, and communication configurations .
• Understanding of microcontrollers, RTOS/bare-metal systems, QNX, Automotive Android embedded OS, and real-time software.
• Experience with Git/GitHub, CI/CD, automated testing, build pipelines, and scripting .
• Knowledge of Protocol Buffers (Protobuf), JSON, telemetry, or embedded communication formats is desirable.
• Experience developing automotive IDS/IDPS, vehicle cybersecurity, secure diagnostics, or network security monitoring is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE R155/R156, secure boot, cryptography, key management, and secure firmware updates is advantageous.
• Experience with tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, Wireshark, TRACE32, JIRA, and Git-based development environments is beneficial.

Location: Greater Bengaluru Area

Employment Type: Full-time, On-site

Experience: 3–4 years