Senior System Software Engineer – Linux Kernel Automotive Cybersecurity
NVIDIA Corporation (company site, opens in a new tab)5+ yrsBengaluru, Hyderabad, PuneOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 28–45 LPA
Posted on 4 Sept
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About This Role
- Design, develop, and review cybersecurity solutions for Linux Kernel and embedded software on NVIDIA automotive platforms.
- Perform cybersecurity engineering including Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) aligned with ISO/SAE 21434 and other standards for automotive Linux Kernel systems.
- Influence security architecture by analyzing Linux Kernel subsystems and supporting vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and remediation activities.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years experience in Linux Kernel, embedded software, or systems software development.
- Experience with cybersecurity practices aligned with ISO/SAE 21434 including threat modelling, risk assessment, and vulnerability analysis.
- Strong proficiency in C programming, Linux Kernel debugging, and familiarity with Linux security technologies like SELinux, AppArmor, secure boot, TPM, and TrustZone.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Demonstrated expertise combining Linux Kernel development with automotive cybersecurity standards and activities such as TARA and threat modelling.
- Experience working with ARM-based SoCs and embedded Linux platforms within automotive cybersecurity and safety domains, including familiarity with UNECE R155 and automotive development processes like ASPICE and ISO 26262.
- Proven ability to analyze and improve security posture of complex embedded systems through security architecture review, vulnerability research, and automation of security workflows.