Senior Software Engineer (Cybersecurity)

Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer 

At GKN Automotive, we are passionate about building Software that solves the most complex challenges in the Automotive industry. We’ve spent more than 20 years at the forefront of innovation, working with most major OEMs to deliver Electronic Control Units (ECUs). Our eDrive technology is now powering over two million vehicles on the road today. The rising demand for EVs has led us to increase the range and volume of our products to our global customers.  

GKN Automotive Bengaluru Private Limited, India:

At our Bengaluru Technology Centre, our culture is centered around innovation. We’ve invested heavily in developing our state-of-the-art engineering lab to ensure our teams have the tools and resources they need to succeed and thrive in our environment. 

Working on new product development, our Engineers have the chance to build multi-discipline expertise supporting projects across the full lifecycle, from design through implementation and validation. 

Our culture is open and collaborative, and employees regularly have an opportunity to engage with Leaders, provide ideas and work to develop these to become a reality. It’s a place where our multi-discipline teams partner, collaborate, and learn from each other. Career development is supported by relevant, sponsored technical training, coaching, and access to self-driven training across a wide range of topics covering hard and soft skills. 

The Role: 

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer “Automotive Cybersecurity” who will support GKN ePowertrain AWD/eDrive Product development.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Understand and interpret the Customer Cybersecurity Requirements and derive relevant SW requirements.
• Configuration and Integration of third party software stacks for HSM or Host controller 
• Development of Cybersecurity features like Secure Boot, Secure Comm, Secure Flashing, Vehicle Key Management, etc
• Support Cybersecurity related topic during Manufacturing or EOL process.
• Analyze software issues related to Cybersecuirty / HSM.
• Support SW Project Leader on software development planning and tracking.
• Support SW team leader on process & tool improvements.
• Provide expert support to customer and other internal departments. 

Who you’ll be: 

To be successful in this position, you will have proven experience in Automotive domain and hands on experience in developing Cybersecurity features preferably in automotive applications

Specific Functional Capabilities, Knowledge and Skills Required

Essential Skills

• Engineering or Post Graduate Engineering degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering
• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in Automotive domain
• Hands on experience in Software Development of CyberSecuirty features - like Hardware security, Software security, HSM, SHE, Secure onboard Comm., Secure Boot, Secure SW update, Secure key and Certificates handling.
• Experience in crypto algorithms like RSA, ECC, AES, SHA, CMAC, etc.
• Experience in AUTOSAR architecture
• Understanding of automotive standards and methodologies like ISO/SAE 21434, EVITA, TARA etc.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with customers and suppliers.
• Proven communication, team working and organisational talents.
• Hunger for continuous learning, growth and curiosity.
• Good English language skills (reading & writing)

Tool Skills

• PTC Integrity or Git
• Vector Davinci Configurator / EB Tresos
• Tessy
• Polyspace
• Experience in using Debuggers like iSystems or Lauterbach or equivalent 
• Experience in using Vector CANoe / CANanalyzer  tools

Language Skills

Must be fluent in English

Travel Requirements

Local Infrequent

Our Offer:

This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of technology and innovation across the fast-paced Electric Vehicle market supporting new product development across all phases of the product lifecycle. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, including a flexible working culture, attractive car lease scheme, excellent annual leave allowances, medical insurance, creche allowances, and ongoing career progression and development support. 

Our people are at the heart of our success. If this opportunity excites you and you want to help drive innovation and change in our industry, we’d love to hear from you. 

About GKN Automotive: 

GKN Automotive is a global leader in eDrive technologies, the architects of an electrified future. Our innovation, expertise and global footprint give us the ability to drive a sustainable future, delivering eDrive technologies, competitively and at scale.

We have been inventing the future for 250 years. Our technologies and innovations made front-wheel drive cars possible and all-wheel drive systems more efficient. GKN Automotive is now at the forefront of the mass production of advanced, efficient systems for electrified vehicles.

Through continuous innovation and improvements in efficiency, performance and control systems we are collaborating with global automotive manufacturers, helping them produce the next generation of electrified vehicles. We are the go-to technology partner for leading electrified vehicle manufacturers, with the ability to tailor every eDrive solution, matched to our Driveline technologies.

GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers. As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success. A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN Automotive. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world. GKN Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request any such accommodation.