Senior Engineer - Cybersecurity Software Engineer

AMETEK; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK in Bengaluru, India is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to develop Linux-based firmware with a focus on security hardening and vulnerability remediation.

You will analyze CVEs in kernels/drivers, design and implement embedded C/C++ software, and collaborate across teams to ensure cybersecurity, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Linux-based embedded software, including security enhancements.
• Analyze and resolve CVEs and 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 and static code analysis using tools such as FOSSA, CodeSonar, Veracode.
• Integrate 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.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Firmware design

Embedded software

Linux

Cybersecurity

Static code analysis

Vulnerability remediation

Software security

Communication

Education

BE in Computer Science or Electronics/Instrumentation/Electrical Engineering

Tools

FOSSA

CodeSonar

Veracode

Git

SVN

YOCTO

Buildroot

CMake

Job description

Job Description:

Roles 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