Staff Embedded Security Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle company is seeking a Staff Embedded Security Engineer. This role involves ensuring the security architecture of their products, requiring advanced knowledge of embedded systems and cyber security methodologies. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to innovative security designs while mentoring junior staff in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Equity Program

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Qualifications

• 6+ years of full-time work experience.
• Experience in embedded security.
• Proficient in C for embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to embedded security design and test specifications.
• Implement production quality software components.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Cyber Security

C Programming

Embedded Systems

Cryptography

Network Security

Education

Masters in Computer Science

Masters in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Secure Boot

Hardware Security Modules

Trusted Execution Environment

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.

We are currently seeking Staff Embedded Security Engineer. This position requires an experienced professional with a proven track record of cyber security development achievements Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

The Role:

• Contribute to Embedded Security requirements, design and test specifications
• Implement production quality software components according to specifications
• Work jointly with internal development teams to review application code and refine security posture
• Communicate security-related concepts to technical and non-technical teams
• Provide mentorship to junior team members

Qualifications:

• Masters in computer science or electrical Engineer
• 6 + years of related, full-time work experience
• Experience working in Embedded Security
• Experience in ARM Trust Zone and Trusted Execution Environment
• Experience in Secure Boot and Secure Storage
• Excellent Embedded System programming in C
• Experience in a fast-moving startup environment
• Extensive work experience in design and development of Cyber Security methodologies and comply to Security standards
• In-depth technical knowledge of cryptography hardware, key management and certificate management
• Extensive integration/porting experience in Hardware Security Modules
• Able to bring Security aspects in product development life cycle
• Demonstrable proficiency with one or more programming languages (C/C++ etc)
• Strong understanding of network concepts including TCP/IP protocol stack, HTTP and TLS, DDoS detection/prevention, Intrusion detection and prevention

Advantageous:

• Automotive Security
• Android Security knowledge
• Understanding of SELinux
• Experience with Automotive communication protocols would be a plus
• Experience with socket programming is desirable.

Education Requirements:

• Masters in computer science or electrical Engineer

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.)

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