Automotive Cybersecurity - Embedded Software Engineer

Secure Elements India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Secure Elements is seeking a full-time Automotive Cybersecurity – Embedded Software Engineer in the Greater Bengaluru Area to design, develop, and validate embedded cybersecurity software for automotive ECUs, gateways, and domain controllers.

You will code in C/C++, implement vehicle communication protocols (CAN, Automotive Ethernet, UDS, DoIP, SOME/IP), build IDS/IDPS logic, and work with AUTOSAR/ARXML, RTOS, and security updates; join a team focused on ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE R155/R156

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of automotive embedded software experience.
• Strong C/C++ skills for MCUs and ECUs.
• Knowledge of CAN/CAN FD, Automotive Ethernet, UDS, DoIP, SOME/IP, TCP/UDP.
• Experience with AUTOSAR, ARXML, PDUs, signals, frames, configurations.
• Understanding RTOS/bare-metal, QNX, Automotive Android, real-time software.
• Experience with Git/GitHub, CI/CD, automated testing, build pipelines, scripting.
• Knowledge of Protobuf, JSON, telemetry or embedded formats is desirable.
• Experience developing automotive IDS/IDPS or network security monitoring is preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE R155/R156, secure boot, cryptography, key management, updates.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and validate embedded cybersecurity software for automotive ECUs, gateways, and domain controllers.
• Develop embedded software in C/C++ and implement vehicle communication and diagnostic functionality.
• Analyse network traffic and develop IDS/IDPS detection logic.
• Debug hardware/software interactions and support system integration and validation.
• Collaborate on secure boot, cryptography, key management, and secure firmware updates.
• Contribute to ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE R155/R156 compliance efforts.

Skills

C/C++

Automotive protocols

CAN/CAN FD

Automotive Ethernet

UDS/DoIP/SOME/IP

AUTOSAR/ARXML

RTOS/bare-metal

Security concepts

Git/GitHub, CI/CD

scripting

Protocol Buffers/JSON

IDS/IDPS development

Tools

CANoe

CANalyzer

Wireshark

TRACE32

JIRA

Git-based dev env

Job 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.