Systems Engineer - Networks and Cybersecurity

Waymo; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading autonomous driving technology company in Mountain View seeks an experienced cybersecurity engineer. The role involves defining cybersecurity requirements and network architectures for vehicles, working closely with OEMs. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and substantial experience with communication protocols and cybersecurity. The expected salary ranges from $196,000 to $248,000 USD, with additional benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus program

Equity incentive plan

Generous company benefits program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or network architecture, focusing on network design.
• Deep expertise in vehicle communication networks including CAN and LIN.
• Knowledge of automotive cybersecurity principles and regulatory constraints.
• Ability to negotiate requirements with OEMs and execute effective DVPs.

Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive requirements for cybersecurity and network communications.
• Define and implement the network architecture with OEMs.
• Align the network communication matrix between Waymo system and vehicle platform.
• Develop V&V plans, execute tests, and analyze results related to platform security.
• Oversee timing of feature sets and software updates for vehicle prototypes.

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

Network architecture

Integration of complex electrical systems

Vehicle communication protocols

Automotive Ethernet

C++ or Python skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering

Master’s degree in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

CANalyzer

UDS tool

DoIP tools

Job description

Overview

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.

Hardware Engineering

Hardware Engineering is a diverse, innovative, and collaborative group of electrical, mechanical, reliability, software and vehicle engineers. We design, build, and perfect the products which are the eyes and ears of Waymo's autonomous driving technology, and integrate those products into vehicle platforms. We're seeking curious and talented teammates to keep us moving in the right direction.

Responsibilities

You will:

• Create and own comprehensive requirements for cybersecurity and network communications for the Waymo vehicle
• Work with OEMs and Functional Systems Engineers to define and implement the network architecture ensuring functional, safety and security goals
• Align the comprehensive network communication matrix, defining the critical interfaces between the Waymo system and the OEM base vehicle platform.
• Define and manage requirements for vehicle platform features that are based on security concepts, such as Digital Key and Software Updates
• Develop Verification and Validation (V&V) plans, execute tests, analyze results, and resolve defects related to platform security across various platforms and prototype phases
• Oversee the delivery timing of feature sets and software updates to the vehicle prototype fleet, and troubleshoot issues to ensure required capabilities

Qualifications

You have:

• A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in a technical role such as systems engineering or network architecture, with a focus on network design, communication protocols, or the integration of complex electrical systems.
• Deep technical expertise in vehicle communication networks and protocols, including CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet, along with their associated description files (DBC, ARXML).
• A thorough understanding of vehicle communications and module security technology
  • Knowledge of Autosar SecOC
  • Knowledge of security relevant services in ISO14229-1 UDS
• The ability to create & negotiate targets and requirements with OEMs and Waymo adjacencies and create and execute effective DVPs as part of the role. A bonus will be somebody who understands the automotive development process and phases (e.g. M1, VB, TT etc.)

We prefer

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Working knowledge of automotive cybersecurity principles and regulatory constraints (e.g., UNR 155/156), including experience with SecOC and other cybersecurity mechanisms and processes such as security threat modeling or risk analysis.
• Experience with automotive diagnostic protocols and tools (e.g., UDS, DoIP, CANalyzer).
• Code comprehension ability in C++ or Python to facilitate effective collaboration with software development teams.
• Experience architecting and delivering end-to-end Over-the-Air (OTA) update systems for production automotive platforms.
  

Salary Range

The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.

Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Salary Range

$196,000—$248,000 USD