Senior Cybersecurity Software Engineer

Senior Cybersecurity Software Engineer

Farnham, Surrey (Hybrid)

6-Month Contract (Strong likelihood of extension or permanent conversion)

£400–£500 per day | Outside IR35

About the Role

I’m working with an innovative automotive technology company that’s helping shape the future of electric vehicles through its market-leading in-wheel motor technology.

They’re looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Software Engineer to take ownership of the cybersecurity foundations of next-generation ECUs, working across Secure Boot, HSM integration, secure diagnostics and AUTOSAR Classic.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Implement cybersecurity features on Infineon AURIX™ platforms
• Develop Secure Boot, Secure Programming and Secure Diagnostics
• Configure AUTOSAR Security modules including SecOC, Crypto Stack and KeyM
• Support cybersecurity verification and work closely with OEM customers
• Help define reusable cybersecurity solutions for future platforms

Required Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in Automotive Embedded Software
• 3+ years’ experience in Embedded Cybersecurity
• Strong Embedded C (MISRA-C)
• AUTOSAR Classic (Vector DaVinci / MICROSAR preferred)
• Infineon AURIX™ HSM integration
• Secure Boot & Secure Bootloader implementation
• UDS Diagnostics (ISO 14229)
• AUTOSAR Crypto Stack (CSM, CryIf, KeyM)
• Cryptography fundamentals (AES, SHA, RSA, ECC, HMAC)
• CAN debugging & trace tools
• Knowledge of ISO/SAE 21434 and ASPICE

Nice to Have

• Vector MICROSAR Security Package
• Production Secure Programming with an OEM
• PKI / End-of-Line Security Provisioning
• ISO 26262 (ASIL C/D)
• Side-channel & Fault Injection knowledge
• Python scripting & automation

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on production software that’s helping define the next generation of electric vehicles. You’ll have real technical ownership, work with cutting-edge technology, and join a business that’s continuing to invest in its engineering capability.

I’d love to tell you more about the project, team and technology. Feel free to apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation.