Cybersecurity verification & Validation manager

Role & responsibilities

• Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelors or master’s degree in electrical/Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, Cybersecurity or a related field.

2. Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in automotive penetration testing, with 7–9 years of total experience in embedded systems or broader penetration testing domains.

3. Strong understanding of vehicle and ECU architecture, and automotive cybersecurity principles.

4. Familiarity with microcontroller platforms and software architectures (e.g., AUTOSAR, QNX, Linux, Android). 5. Proficiency in programming (C, CAPL etc.) and scripting (Python, Bash) for test automation.

5. Experience with automotive cybersecurity testing frameworks and tools.

6. Hands-on security testing experience with:

• Hardware-level and its interface testing (e.g., MCU, HSM, eMMC, JTAG, UART, Fault injection, Side Channel etc.)
• Automotive interface/protocols (e.g., OBD, UDS, CAN, Ethernet)
• Wireless (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Cellular/SDR -4G/5G etc.)
• Connected Systems (Web/Mobile app, Server, APIs, Cloud etc.)
• Vehicle and ECU security features (e.g., secure communication, secure OTA, secure boot, secure diagnostics, firewall, IDS, logging etc.)
• Fuzz testing tools and techniques for automotive systems

7. Proficiency in reverse engineering firmware using tools like Ghidra or IDA Pro.

8. Experience with restbus simulation, flashing toolchains, and diagnostic tools (e.g., CANoe, vFlash, CANoe. DiVA).

9. Experience conducting manual security code reviews for embedded and connected system software.

10. Strong documentation, communication, and presentation skills.

11. Strong skills in documenting work, communicating clearly, and presenting technical topics to varied audiences.

12. Proven stakeholder management skills, including cross-functional collaboration with engineering, compliance, and supplier teams.