Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer

Help shape the future of mobility.

Imagine a world with zero vehicle accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and wireless vehicle connectivity all around us. Every day, we move closer to making that world a reality. Aptiv’s passionate team of engineers and developers creates advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions and data connectivity solutions so that automakers can bring advanced capabilities to more people around the globe. This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help to prevent accidents caused by human error.

Job Overview

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Senior Software Engineer to design, implement, integrate, and deliver cybersecurity-focused software features for automotive platforms. The role involves hands-on contribution across the automotive software lifecycle, working closely with system, integration, and testing teams to ensure delivery of secure, robust, and production-ready software.

This role requires strong technical ownership, the ability to analyze and implement requirements independently, and a solid understanding of automotive software development practices.

Your Role

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Embedded Systems, or a related engineering discipline.

OR

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities Shall Include The Following

• Take end‑to‑end ownership of assigned cybersecurity software features

• Analyze stakeholder and system requirements and derive complete, testable software requirements (SWE1)

• Define software architecture and detailed design aligned with system constraints (SWE2)

• Implement secure embedded software using C/C++, adhering to MISRA and secure coding guidelines (SWE3)

• Perform software integration, unit testing, and functional testing (SWE4 & SWE5)

• Support software release, maintenance, defect resolution, and change management (SWE6)

• Ensure bidirectional traceability across requirements, design, code, and tests

• Perform and participate in requirements, design, and code reviews

• Collaborate with system, integration, testing, and supplier teams

• Mentor junior engineers and support technical decision‑making

Your Background

Key ingredients for succeeding in this role are your:

Minimum Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant experience in automotive or embedded software development.

• Hands-on involvement across multiple phases of the software development lifecycle.

• Strong proficiency in embedded C/C++ development.

• Experience implementing or integrating security-related software components.

• Experience working with automotive ECUs, SoCs, and RTOS.

• Knowledge of in-vehicle communication protocols such as CAN, CAN-FD, and Automotive Ethernet.

• Ability to analyze software requirements and translate them into implemented and tested software.

• Experience developing and debugging on Renesas / NXP / Infineon / TI MCUs and MPUs

• Hands‑on experience with tools such as:

  • Multi IDE

  • IAR Workbench

  • Code Composer Studio

  • Trace32

• Experience working on AUTOSAR, Linux, QNX, or Android–based cybersecurity projects

• Exposure to ASPICE-aligned software development practices.

• Experience with unit testing, software integration testing, and embedded debugging.

• Familiarity with version control systems and defect tracking tools.

• Strong ownership and responsibility for assigned work.

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

• Clear communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have Skills

• 6+ years of experience in automotive or embedded software development.

• Experience delivering production or near-production embedded software.

• Experience with AUTOSAR Classic and/or Adaptive platforms.

• Hands-on experience with secure communication, cryptographic libraries, or secure boot mechanisms.

• Exposure to secure firmware updates or OTA-related components.

• Experience working with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).

• Familiarity with ISO/SAE 21434 expectations from a software development and implementation perspective.

• Familiarity with static analysis tools and secure CI/CD environments.

• Experience mentoring engineers or acting as a technical point of contact.

Why join us?

• You can grow at Aptiv.Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.

• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.

• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development);

• Life and accident insurance;

• Sodexo cards for food and beverages

• Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events;

• EAP Employee Assistance;

• Access to fitness clubs (T&C apply);

• Creche facility for working parents;

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!

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