Embedded Security Principal Engineer

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Embedded Security Principal Engineer to lead vehicle product security architecture. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology, addressing diverse security challenges in the automotive sector. You will collaborate with experts from various fields, enhancing your knowledge while pushing the boundaries of innovation. The company values a culture of continuous learning and professional development, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about creating a sustainable future in luxury electric vehicles. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, this is the place for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k

Vacation

Equity Program

Annual Incentive Program

Qualifications

• 12+ years in vehicle product security architecture or embedded systems.
• Experience in architecting multi-layered automotive security systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement secure boot processes and secure communication channels.
• Manage hardware security and key management systems.

Skills

Embedded Security Expertise

C Programming

Cybersecurity Methodologies

Network Concepts (TCP/IP, HTTP, TLS)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in a technical field

Tools

Hardware Security Modules (HSM)

Trusted Execution Environments (TEE)

Job description

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

Job Title: Embedded Security Principal Engineer

Job Summary:We are currently seeking an Embedded Security Principal Engineer to join our dynamic security team. As a technical leader, you will have the unique opportunity to steer vehicle product security architecture, push innovation, and continuously learn across various security domains. You will work alongside subject matter experts from fields including cloud, system, and wireless, expanding your expertise and contributing to diverse security challenges on futuristic technology. Automotive experience is a significant advantage.

Technical Requirements / Key Responsibilities:

• Embedded Security Expertise:Implement secure boot processes, secure storage, and secure communication channels within embedded systems.
• Hardware and Chip-Level Security: Understand chip security, including Hardware Security Modules (HSM), Trusted Execution Environments (TEE), and ARM TrustZone.
• Hardware Security and Key Management:Manage hardware security, key management systems, and certificate management for secure and reliable data handling.
• Secure Communication and Storage:Implement secure communication protocols and secure storage solutions to protect data integrity and confidentiality.
• Embedded System Programming:Proficiency in programming embedded systems in C.

Qualifications:

• 12 years or more of experience in vehicle product security architecture or a similar role in embedded systems.
• Experience in architecting automotive security systems, including multi-layered security solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a similar technical field is required. A Master's degree or higher education is preferred.
• Extensive experience in the design and development of cybersecurity methodologies and compliance with security standards.
• Integration/porting experience in Hardware Security Modules.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (C/C++, etc.).
• Knowledge of network concepts including TCP/IP protocol stack, HTTP and TLS, DDoS detection/prevention, and intrusion detection and prevention.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment:Work on cutting-edge technology and security challenges.
• Collaborative Team:Join a team of experts from various fields and expand your knowledge.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development and distinguished accomplishments.

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)