Lead Digital Key Engineer – Secure Car Connectivity

Veridian Tech

Palo Alto (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Job summary

Veridian Tech in Palo Alto is seeking a Senior Digital Key Engineer to lead the implementation, validation, and debugging of next-generation vehicle access systems. You will ensure secure interoperability between smartphones and vehicle architectures as the core technical expert for root-cause analysis across CCC standards.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration with suppliers and software teams to address vulnerabilities and optimize latency for wake-up and hands-free entry.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or related discipline.
  • Deep knowledge of CCC Digital Key Architecture and NFC/BLE/UWB standards.
  • Experience with network/hardware analysis tools (Vector CANoe/CANalyzer, Wireshark, BLE sniffers, UWB/NFC analyzers).
  • Strong timing analysis, cryptographic handshake latency, and RF debugging skills.
  • Solid understanding of automotive networks CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet.

Responsibilities

  • End-to-End Implementation: Oversee CCC Digital Key integration within vehicle architecture and ensure security/privacy compliance.
  • Defect Triage & Root Cause Analysis: Identify, isolate, and track defects across hardware, embedded software, and mobile apps.
  • Protocol & Timing Analysis: Analyze BLE to UWB timing sequences using appropriate analysis tools.
  • Interoperability Validation: Test across various mobile platforms and environments for performance variance.
  • Performance Tuning: Optimize physical-layer workflows to meet latency thresholds for wake-up and entry.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Tier-1s, internal teams, and cybersecurity experts to resolve bottlenecks.

Skills

CCC Digital Key Architecture
RF timing analysis
Security fundamentals
Automotive networking
Protocol debugging

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or related technical discipline

Tools

Vector CANoe/CANalyzer
Wireshark
BLE sniffers
UWB protocol analyzers
NFC protocol analyzers

Job description

Veridian Tech in Palo Alto is seeking a Senior Digital Key Engineer to lead the implementation, validation, and debugging of next-generation vehicle access systems. You will ensure secure interoperability between smartphones and vehicle architectures as the core technical expert for root-cause analysis across CCC standards.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration with suppliers and software teams to address vulnerabilities and optimize latency for wake-up and hands-free entry.

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