Staff Cybersecurity Engineer

Motional; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading autonomous technology firm is seeking a Staff Cybersecurity Engineer to define and lead security architecture for their platform. The role requires extensive experience in product security, specifically in autonomous systems and cloud infrastructure. Candidates will be responsible for designing robust security measures and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This is a hybrid role based in Boston, requiring two in-office days weekly, with a salary range of $170,000 to $232,000, plus additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in product security.
• Experience securing autonomous driving domains.
• Hands-on experience with regulated cybersecurity standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture for the autonomous driving platform.
• Design security controls for safety-critical components.
• Develop and enforce security requirements based on industry standards.

Skills

Product security

Autonomous systems

Robotics

Cloud infrastructure design

Applied cryptography

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CSEP, etc.)

Tools

AWS IoT Core

SageMaker

Automotive Ethernet

Job description

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Motional’s global headquarters are located at 100 Northern Avenue in Boston, MA. Nestled in the bustling Seaport district with sweeping views of Boston Harbor and downtown Boston, the office is located close to major transit lines and a quick walk to various restaurants and popular attractions.

What you’ll be doing

• Define, lead, and own the security architecture for the autonomous driving platform, including the perception stack, sensor fusion, localization, and path planning systems.
• Architect robust security controls for safety-critical components, such as high-performance compute, sensor arrays, and fail-operational systems.
• Lead comprehensive threat modeling (STRIDE, TARA) on autonomous driving systems, addressing complex attack vectors like GPS spoofing, sensor blinding, and adversarial machine learning.
• Design and own the secure architecture for vehicle-to-cloud communication, over-the-air (OTA) updates, and high-volume data telemetry using AWS services.
• Provide technical oversight and direction for Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), defining monitoring requirements and validating service effectiveness.
• Develop and enforce security requirements based on industry standards (ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP.29 R155) for engineering teams.
• Serve as the lead technical authority on security for AI/ML, robotics, hardware, and systems engineering teams.

What we’re looking for

• 8+ years of experience in product security, with at least 3 years focused on autonomous systems, robotics, automotive, or safety-critical embedded systems.
• Demonstrated experience securing autonomous driving domains, such as perception, sensor fusion, localization, or motion planning.
• Experience designing and securing AWS cloud infrastructure, including services like AWS IoT Core, SageMaker, KMS, and VPC.
• Knowledge of automotive architectures (ECU, CAN bus, Automotive Ethernet, AUTOSAR).
• Expertise in applied cryptography, identity and access management, secure boot processes, and secure development lifecycles (SDL).
• Hands‑on experience with regulated cybersecurity standards, ideally automotive-related (ISO/SAE 21434).

Bonus Points (not required)

• Experience with hardware-backed security (HSMs, TPMs, TrustZone).
• Familiarity with functional safety standards (ISO 26262).
• Experience managing or providing technical oversight for third‑party security vendors or MSSPs.
• Background in vulnerability research or penetration testing for ML/AI systems.
• Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CSEP, GICSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty).
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Work arrangement

This role is hybrid from our Boston office. It requires two in‑office days each week, ideally Tuesday and Thursday.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors including but not limited to specific skills, experience and expertise, role location, certifications, licenses, and business needs. The estimated compensation range listed in this job posting reflects base salary only. This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional’s benefits program.

Salary Range: $170,000 USD - $232,000 USD

Company Overview

Motional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. We’re driven by something more.

Our journey is always people first. We’re not just developing driverless cars; we’re creating safer roadways, more equitable transportation options, and making our communities better places to live, work, and connect. Our team is made up of engineers, researchers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who are creating a technology with the potential to transform the way we move.

We’re creating first‑of‑its‑kind technology that will transform transportation. To do so successfully, we must design for everyone in our cities and on our roads. We believe in building a great place to work through a progressive, global culture that is diverse, inclusive, and ensures people feel valued at every level of the organization.

Scale up, not starting up.

Our team is behind some of the industry's largest leaps forward, including the first fully‑autonomous cross‑country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world's first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world's longest‑standing public robotaxi fleet. We’re driven to scale; we’re moving towards commercialization of our technology, and we need team members who are ready to embrace change and challenges.

Formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives. Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S and Asia. For more information, visit www.Motional.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

Job Details

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Technology, Information and Internet

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