Senior System Software Engineer, Automotive Cybersecurity

NVIDIA Corporation; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation is seeking a Senior System Software Engineer – Automotive Cybersecurity to architect, implement, and evaluate security for NVIDIA automotive platforms running Linux and embedded software. You will work with hardware, safety, and product teams to ensure ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE R155, and evolving standards.

ARM-based SoCs and kernel security experience are essential. You will influence security architecture across complex SoCs powering autonomous vehicle systems, collaborating with

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Linux kernel, embedded software, or systems software development.
• Experience with ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity activities.
• Knowledge of SELinux, AppArmor, secure boot, TPM, TrustZone, and hardening.
• Proficient in C programming and kernel debugging.
• Experience with ARM-based SoCs and embedded Linux platforms.
• Understanding of ASPICE and ISO 26262 in software development processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and review cybersecurity solutions for NVIDIA automotive platforms.
• Perform threat analysis and risk assessment (TARA) for kernel components.
• Define cybersecurity requirements for kernel, drivers, and middleware.
• Support security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and remediation planning.
• Develop automation to improve threat modelling and compliance tracking.

Skills

Linux kernel development

Embedded software

C programming

Cybersecurity concepts

Threat modelling

ISO/SAE 21434

ARM-based SoCs

Kernel debugging

System hardening

Automotive safety

Education

B.Tech / M.Tech / MS

Electronics

Cybersecurity related

Tools

GDB

Shell scripting

Embedded Linux

Job description

## Senior System Software Engineer, Automotive CybersecurityApplylocations: India, Hyderabad: India, Bengaluru: India, Punetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR2021732NVIDIA is at the forefront of accelerated computing, autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, and advanced embedded systems. Our DRIVE platform enables the development of safe, secure, and intelligent vehicles that are transforming the future of transportation. We are looking for a highly motivated Senior System Software Engineer – Automotive Cybersecurity to join our Automotive Software team. In this role, you will help architect, implement, and evaluate cybersecurity solutions for next-generation automotive platforms. You will work closely with hardware, software, safety, security, and product teams to ensure compliance with industry standards such as ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE R155, and emerging cybersecurity regulations. This position offers the opportunity to influence security architecture across complex SoC platforms powering autonomous and intelligent vehicle systems.**What you'll be doing:*** Design, develop, and review security solutions for Linux Kernel and embedded software running on NVIDIA automotive platforms* Perform cybersecurity engineering activities for Linux Kernel in accordance with ISO/SAE 21434, and NVIDIA security development processes.* Conduct Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) for Linux-Kernel automotive systems, identifying attack surfaces, assets, trust boundaries, risks, and mitigations* Define and review cybersecurity requirements for Linux Kernel, device drivers, middleware, and user-space software components* Analyze Linux Kernel subsystems from a security perspective, including memory management, process isolation, IPC, networking, device drivers, filesystems, and privilege management* Review Linux Kernel features, configurations, and security mechanisms to strengthen platform resilience against cyber threats.* Support security assessments, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing activities, and remediation planning.* Develop automation and AI-assisted workflows to improve threat modelling, security reviews, compliance tracking, and security analysis**What we need to see:*** B.Tech, M.Tech, MS in Computer Science, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field* 5+ years of experience in Linux Kernel, embedded software, or systems software development* Experience performing cybersecurity activities aligned with ISO/SAE 21434* Knowledge and experience of secure software development practices, threat modelling, risk assessment, and vulnerability analysis* Familiarity with Linux security technologies such as SELinux, AppArmor, secure boot, TPM, TrustZone, process isolation, and system hardening techniques.* Strong proficiency in C programming and Linux Kernel debugging* Deep understanding of Linux Kernel architecture including drivers, networking, filesystems, memory management, process scheduling, and security subsystems.* Experience with ARM-based SoCs and embedded Linux platforms.* Strong understanding of operating systems, computer architecture, and embedded system design* Understanding of automotive software development processes including ASPICE and ISO 26262* Strong analytical, debugging, communication, and problem-solving skills**Ways to stand out from the crowd:*** Hands-on experience with both Linux Kernel development and ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity activities* Experience performing TARA, threat modelling, attack surface analysis, and security architecture reviews for embedded systems* Familiarity with automotive cybersecurity regulations including UNECE R155 and ISO/SAE 21434* Understanding of safety-security co-engineering, including HARA and TARA integration* Experience with vulnerability research, CVE analysis, secure code reviews, and security testingNVIDIA pioneered accelerated computing. Today, our AI infrastructure powers global intelligence, transforming every industry.