Automotive Cybersecurity Discipline Engineer

Valeo India Private Limited; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo India Private Limited, a leading automotive technology company, seeks a Senior Discipline Engineer to lead cybersecurity across product development and testing. You will manage incident response, conduct threat analysis, and oversee investigations in embedded ECUs and vehicle networks.

The role requires hands-on expertise with automotive protocols, embedded OS, and cryptography, with responsibilities spanning triage, reporting, and response planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–6 years of experience in Automotive Product Development or Testing with exposure to product cybersecurity.
• Proven experience in Product Cybersecurity, specifically Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA).
• Hands-on experience in incident response, vulnerability analysis, or product security research preferred.
• Direct experience with security investigations in embedded systems, IoT, or ECUs.
• Hands-on experience with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet).
• Robust understanding of embedded OS (QNX, Embedded Linux), HSMs, and cryptography in vehicle networks.
• Ability to translate complex vulnerabilities into actionable executive reports.

Responsibilities

• Lifecycle management: document each stage of the Product Security Incident Response Lifecycle.
• Triage & risk assessment for automotive security incidents.
• Real-time decision making to mitigate risks and protect vehicles.
• Stakeholder communication with OEMs, legal, and regulators during incidents.
• Root-cause analysis and forensic reporting to improve future designs.
• Develop and maintain Incident Response Plans for ECUs and platforms.
• Provide guidance to OEMs on patch deployment and risk mitigation.

Skills

Automotive cybersecurity

Incident response

TARA/Threat analysis

Embedded systems security

Automotive protocolsCAN/LIN/AutoEther

Vehicle cryptography

Executive reporting

Job description

Discipline Engineer Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

RESPONSBILITIES:

• Lifecycle Management : Execute and document each stage of the Product Security Incident Response Lifecycle, from initial detection of a vulnerability to resolution and formal communication.
• Triage & Risk Assessment: Conduct technical triage for automotive security incidents and customer-reported issues to determine scope, urgency, and impact on vehicle safety (ISO 26262) and security.
• Real-time Decision Making : Make swift, informed decisions to mitigate risks, protecting Valeo’s reputation and safeguarding vehicles from active exploits.
• Stakeholder Communication : Provide clear technical briefings and executive updates to internal engineering teams, legal counsel, OEMs, and regulatory bodies during and after an incident.
• Deep-dive Analysis : Perform root-cause analysis on affected products, generate forensic reports, and analyze automotive threat landscape trends to improve future product design.
• Plan Development: Develop and maintain Incident Response Plans tailored to specific electronic control units (ECUs) and vehicle platforms.
• Customer Guidance: Validate security notifications and provide authoritative guidance to OEMs regarding patch implementation and risk mitigation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5–6 years of experience in Automotive Product Development or Testing with exposure and knowledge on product cybersecurity.
• Proven experience in Product Cybersecurity, specifically in reviewing Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA).
• Preferred - hands-on experience in incident response, vulnerability analysis, or product security research.
• Direct experience with security/ vulnerability investigations in embedded systems, IoT, or ECUs.
• Hands-on investigative experience involving automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet).
• Robust understanding of embedded OS (e.g., QNX, Embedded Linux), Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), and basic cryptography applied to vehicle networks.
• Ability to translate complex technical vulnerabilities into actionable executive reports.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Sound knowledge and familiarity with ISO/SAE 21434 and UN R155/R156 regulations.
• Experience in SAST/DAST methodologies and FOSS (Open Source) security risk analysis.
• Experience handling incidents related to V2X, Telematics, Infotainment (IVI), or Powertrain security.
• Certifications: eCIR or CEH or OSCP or other Incident Handler certifications are a plus.

Job: Engineering Disciplines Organization: Cyber Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-07-28

Join Us !

Being part of our team, you will join:

• one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
• a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
• more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
• a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com Experience Level Senior Level