Automotive Security Researcher

Automotive Security Researcher
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct hands-on security testing and reverse engineering (black/grey/white box, depending on the project).
• Perform vulnerability research on a variety of embedded devices (primarily ARM-based), including automotive-specific components and products.
• Conduct security source code reviews, primarily in C/C++.
• Develop security assessment tools and proof-of-concepts (PoCs) for identified vulnerabilities.
• Write clear vulnerability reports and provide guidance to development teams on resolving security issues.
• Identify potential threats and weaknesses in products and recommend appropriate countermeasures.
• Document findings and knowledge in the form of guidelines, checklists, and examples for development teams.

Candidate Profile:

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency with reverse engineering tools and techniques, including:
  • Debuggers, decompilers, disassemblers, deobfuscators
  • Static and dynamic binary analysis, binary injection
  • Packet sniffers
• Experience in testing automotive products, particularly:
  • Android Automotive OS
  • Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
  • Qualcomm platforms
• Strong analytical skills
• Solid C/assembly development skills
• Experience with Linux
• Strong written communication skills
• Fluent in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of anti-tamper tools and techniques
• Understanding of hardware attack vectors
• Experience in malware analysis
• Familiarity with cryptography (e.g., RSA, SHA, AES)
• Knowledge of security architecture for Android/iOS OS
• Understanding of networking protocols
• Experience with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth