Embedded Security Engineer (Staff Level)

Tensor Auto; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tensor is an agentic AI company, based in San Jose, building the Tensor Robocar and other autonomous systems. We offer competitive compensation, equity incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.

We are expanding a team to develop embedded software in C/C++ with a focus on security, HSM integration, and secure boot workflows across ARM and x86 platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience with C/C++ programming.
• Experience with secure boot, secure OS, and TPM development.
• Familiarity with Linux systems and ARM architecture.
• Familiarity with Open Bootloader Environments (U-Boot, UEFI, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software primarily in C/C++ and occasionally in assembly language.
• Evaluate and integrate onboard hardware security module APIs (HSMs on Nvidia, NXP, TI, or Infineon).
• Perform formal risk analysis and develop and verify software mitigations.
• Code review from a security perspective for C or C++ code.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Secure boot / TPM

Linux on ARM/x86

Open Bootloader Environments

Tools

NVIDIA toolkits

NXP toolkits

SoC HSM APIs

Ethernet

PCIe

CAN/I2C

U-Boot

UEFI

Job description

Tensor is an agentic AI company dedicated to building agentic products that empower individual consumers. Our flagship product, the Tensor Robocar, is the world’s first personal Robocar and the first AI agentic vehicle — fully autonomous, automotive‑grade, and built for private ownership at scale. Founded in 2016 in Silicon Valley, Tensor is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices in Barcelona, Singapore, and Dubai. At Tensor, we champion personal AI autonomy and ownership. Our vision is to build a future where everyone owns their own Artificial General Intelligence — a personal AGI that enables more time, freedom, and autonomy. We’re forging an alternative path where AGI serves only you, and is controlled solely by you.

We provide a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth, participation in a discretionary equity incentive plan, and access to a comprehensive company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Join us to shape the future! Work with brilliant minds on technology transforming automotive industry and make a lasting impact.

Locations

• San Jose, California, US (Salary Range: $75k—$300k USD)
• Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
• Singapore
• Dubai, UAE

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software primarily in C/C++ and occasionally in assembly language.
• Evaluate and integrate onboard hardware security module APIs (of HSMs on Nvidia, NXP, TI, or Infineon).
• Perform formal risk analysis and develop and verify software mitigations.
• Code review from a security perspective for C or C++ code.

Qualifications

• Experience with C/C++ programming.
• Experience with secure boot, secure OS, and TPM development.
• Familiarity with Linux systems and arm architecture.
• Familiarity with Open Bootloader Environments (U‑Boot, UEFI, etc.).

Preferences

• Experience with NXP, and Nvidia development toolkits.
• Experience with SoC (x86, NXP, or Infineon) hardware security module APIs.
• Experience with I/O technologies and peripheral busses (e.g. Ethernet, PCIe, CAN, I2C).
• Linux system and kernel expertise on x86 and ARM architectures.

We appreciate your interest in joining Tensor. Tensor is an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace for all. We do not discriminate against, and strictly prohibit harassment of, any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Tensor also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. Tensor is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.