Senior Security Software Engineer, AV Platform

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $152,000–$241,500 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 15 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Senior Security Software Engineer, AV Platform

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The Senior Security Software Engineer - AV Platform joins the Autonomous Vehicles Platform team to develop performant, scalable solutions for data collection and autonomous vehicle fleets. This role involves integrating security features into the AV driving software stack, specifically focusing on sensor abstraction layers, data processing, and middleware software. You will develop security work-products, manage security governance topics, and guide other teams on mechanism implementation. The position requires proficiency in C++, C, and Python, alongside experience with Linux, QNX, ROS, and real-time operating systems. Candidates must perform architectural security analysis using STRIDE and HEAVENS while adhering to automotive standards like ISO 21434 and UNECE Regulation 155. The work addresses the technical challenge of securing software interacting with Cameras, LIDAR, RADAR, GPS, IMU, and Vehicle CAN systems.

Skills

C++ C Python Linux QNX ROS Embedded Systems Real-time Operating Systems Threat Modeling STRIDE ISO 21434 SAE J3061 UNECE Regulation 155 GDPR Computer Vision Parallel Computing System Architecture Cloud Infrastructure CAN LIDAR RADAR GPS IMU

What you'll do

Integrate security features into the autonomous vehicle driving software stack.
Develop and improve security work-products for the autonomous vehicle stack.
Write security-related software code for sensor abstraction layers, data processing, and middleware.
Manage security governance topics and guide other teams on security mechanism implementation.
Perform architectural security analysis using threat modeling, risk analysis, and attack trees.
Manage product security requirements based on automotive cybersecurity standards and regulations.
Develop user-space system software and interact with low-level hardware when necessary.

What we're looking for

BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of professional experience working on system software.
Excellent programming skills in C++, C, and Python.
Experience in architectural security analysis techniques such as threat modeling, risk analysis, and attack trees.
Experience with automotive cybersecurity standards/regulations like ISO 21434, SAE J3061, or UNECE Regulation 155.
Solid understanding of Linux, QNX, ROS, and/or real-time operating systems.
Knowledge of embedded system programming, threading, mutex, synchronization, communication, and parallel computing.
Prior experience in Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics, Self-Driving-Cars, CPU/GPU technology, Embedded Systems, or Computer Vision (preferred).

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