Senior Engineer - Cybersecurity Software Engineer

AMETEK, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 11,483,000 - 17,225,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Engineer - Cybersecurity Software Engineer to help design and develop secure, Linux-based embedded software for advanced measurement systems.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team on next-generation products, focusing on security, reliability, and performance in demanding environments. The role involves analyzing CVEs, implementing security patches, building and testing in YOCTO/Buildroot, and collaborating across hardware and software teams to

Qualifications

• BE in Computer Science or Electronics / Instrumentation / Electrical Engineering.
• 3-6 years of experience in firmware design.
• 3 years of experience using C, C++.
• Hands-on experience in a hardware/software co-design environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Linux-based embedded software, including vulnerability remediation and security enhancements.
• Analyze, track, and resolve CVEs and software security vulnerabilities in Linux kernels, drivers, and user-space applications.
• Design, develop, debug, and maintain embedded C/C++ software for Linux-based systems.
• Perform security assessments using tools like FOSSA, CodeSonar, Veracode, and similar platforms.
• Integrate and maintain third-party/open-source software while ensuring licensing and cybersecurity compliance.
• Apply security patches, conduct periodic security scans, and reduce attack surfaces through hardening activities.
• Establish and maintain build environments, execute regression testing, and support periodic software releases.
• Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, testing activities, and cybersecurity compliance assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cybersecurity, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support cybersecurity audits and maintain compliance documentation.

Skills

C

C++

Embedded Linux

Security

Firmware design

Education

BE in Computer Science/Electronics/Instrumentation/Electrical

Tools

FOSSA

CodeSonar

Veracode

YOCTO/Buildroot

Git

SVN

Job description

Job Title: Senior Engineer - Cybersecurity Software Engineer

Location: Bangalore, KA, IN, 560048

Business Unit: Energy Conversion Solutions

Posting Date: Aug 21, 2026

Job Description:

Are you looking to join a team where innovation isn’t just a buzz word, but encouraged and rewarded? Do you want to make a difference and have a direct impact on the design and development of next generation technology and products? If your answer is yes, then VTI Instruments/UEI needs you on our team!

VTI Instruments/UEI is a leading supplier of instrumentation used for the world’s most demanding test applications, where a sustained focus on innovation and technology enables us to deliver solutions with unparalleled measurement integrity and data reliability. Our products are used to analyze the performance of critical components and systems in the aerospace and defense, national security, energy and power generation, transportation and infrastructure, and commercial electronics industries.

As a part of team within organization, you will be an integral part of a multidisciplinaryengineering group focusing on next generation new product development and design.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Linux-based embedded software, including vulnerability remediation and security enhancements.
• Analyze, track, and resolve CVEs and software security vulnerabilities in Linux kernels (2.6.x to 4.x), drivers, and user-space applications.
• Design, develop, debug, and maintain embedded C/C++ software for Linux-based systems.
• Perform security assessments, static code analysis, and software composition analysis using tools such as FOSSA, CodeSonar, Veracode, and similar platforms.
• Integrate and maintain third-party/open-source software while ensuring licensing and cybersecurity compliance.
• Apply security patches, conduct periodic security scans, and reduce system attack surfaces through hardening activities.
• Establish and maintain build environments, execute regression testing, and support periodic software releases.
• Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, testing activities, and cybersecurity compliance assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with cybersecurity, quality, and regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support cybersecurity audits, maintain compliance documentation, and promote secure development practices within the engineering team.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum BE in Computer Science or Electronics / Instrumentation / Electrical Engineering education
• 3-6 years of experience in firmware design
• 3 years of experience using C, C++
• Recent hands‑on experience in a hardware / software co‑design environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of processors like PowerPC, FPGA based soft processors (Microblaze), x86 and ARM based microcontrollers.
• Working knowledge with tools like FOSSA, CodeSonar, Veracode etc
• Application development in YOCTO/Buildroot environment and userland (application) programs
• Deep knowledge of system software, and kernel architecture
• Familiarity in Test & Measurement products (Data acquisition & control systems)
• Familiarity with code versioning tools, like Git, SVN.
• Added advantage of having knowledge on REST API’s and Web Server Software.
• Familiarity with CMake build system
• Trained in structured software design, documentation, coding standards and source code / configuration management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

For more information, please visit VTI Instruments | Data Acquisition and Functional Test Solutions, United Electronic Industries (UEI) – DAQ, Test, HIL,www.ametek.com

Compensation

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: Market

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions servinga diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility.

AMETEKisa component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.