Software Developer - Cyber Security

GeorgiaTEK Systems Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GeorgiaTEK Systems Inc. in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a Base Software Developer - Cyber Security to build and maintain embedded C/C++ software for automotive ECUs and microcontrollers. The role focuses on integrating cybersecurity features directly into base software platforms.

You will implement Secure Boot, Secure Flash, and secure diagnostics, work with HSM/CSM peripherals, and collaborate with architecture and validation teams to meet ISO 21434 and UNECE WP.29 requirements on on-site duties.

Qualifications

• Strong embedded C/C++ software development experience.
• Experience configuring and integrating HSM/CSM or other secure peripherals in microcontrollers.
• Hands-on Secure Bootloader implementation experience.
• Knowledge of Secure Boot, Secure Flash, Secure Diagnostics, and Message Authentication.
• Understanding cryptography concepts and secure communications in embedded systems.
• Experience with automotive microcontrollers and low-level software development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software using C/C++ for automotive ECUs and microcontrollers.
• Design, implement, and integrate cybersecurity features into base software platforms.
• Configure and enable secure hardware peripherals such as HSM and CSM.
• Develop and support secure bootloader implementation and validation.
• Implement security mechanisms including Secure Boot, Secure Flash, Secure Diagnostics, and Message Authentication.
• Collaborate with system, architecture, and validation teams to ensure compliance with automotive cybersecurity requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve security-related software integration issues.
• Support software testing, verification, and security certification activities.

Skills

C/C++ embedded

Secure bootloader

HSM/CSM peripherals

Automotive MCUs

Cryptography concepts

Diagnostics/debugging

Autosar

CAN/CAN-FD/LIN/Ethernet

PKI/Key management

Security testing

Tools

Git

Jenkins

CI/CD

Job description

Role name: Base Software Developer - Cyber Security

Work Location: Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite)

Rate: DOE

US Citizen, Green Card, GC EAD, and H4 EAD only; no third-party agencies, Corp-to-Corp.

Base Software Developer - Cyber Security

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software using C/C++ for automotive ECUs and microcontrollers.
• Design, implement, and integrate cybersecurity features into base software platforms.
• Configure and enable secure hardware peripherals such as HSM (Hardware Security Module) and CSM (Cryptographic Service Manager).
• Develop and support secure bootloader implementation and validation.
• Implement security mechanisms including Secure Boot, Secure Flash, Secure Diagnostics, and Message Authentication.
• Collaborate with system, architecture, and validation teams to ensure compliance with automotive cybersecurity requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve security-related software integration issues.
• Support software testing, verification, and security certification activities.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong experience in embedded software development using C and/or C++.
• Experience configuring and integrating HSM, CSM, or other secure peripherals in microcontrollers.
• Hands-on experience with Secure Bootloader implementation.
• Experience with:
• Secure Boot
• Secure Flash Programming
• Understanding of cryptography concepts and secure communication in embedded systems.
• Experience with automotive microcontrollers and low-level software development.
• Knowledge of debugging and troubleshooting embedded software.
• Optional / Preferred Skills
• Experience with AUTOSAR Classic Platform (MCAL, BSW, Crypto Stack).
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards such as ISO 21434 and UNECE WP.29 R155/R156.
• Experience with secure key management and PKI concepts.
• Knowledge of HSM vendors/platforms such as Infineon AURIX, NXP, Renesas, STMicroelectronics.
• Experience with UDS diagnostics and secure diagnostic access.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, Git, Jenkins, or other software development tools.
• Automotive ECU integration and validation experience.
• Experience in cybersecurity testing, vulnerability analysis, or penetration testing is a plus.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 5+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong automotive cybersecurity background.
• Hands-on experience implementing security features at the microcontroller and bootloader level.
• Able to work across architecture, integration, and validation teams in an automotive environment.