(Senior) Vehicle Security Test Engineer (all genders)

At MOIA, vehicle security is a cornerstone of trust in autonomous mobility. As a (Senior) Vehicle Security Test Engineer, you will be responsible for establishing and evolving our security verification and validation capabilities across the fully autonomous vehicle platform like the ID.Buzz AD. You'll lead vulnerability management efforts, define testing strategies, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure our vehicles meet the highest standards of cybersecurity and operational integrity., * Design and implement MOIA's vehicle security testing framework, covering both embedded systems and vehicle-wide architectures.

• Define and execute test plans for security verification and validation across ECUs, communication interfaces, and vehicle networks.
• Lead vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts across hardware and software components.
• Establish processes and tooling for continuous security testing, including fuzzing, penetration testing, and static/dynamic analysis.
• Collaborate with platform, software, and safety teams to integrate security testing into development and release workflows.
• Develop and maintain documentation for security test procedures, threat models, and vulnerability tracking.
• Support compliance efforts with automotive cybersecurity standards (e.g., ISO/SAE 21434, UN R155).
• Contribute to incident response planning and post-incident analysis related to vehicle security.

Do you have experience in Software development?, * A degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automotive engineering, or a related technical field.

• Proven experience in security testing of embedded systems, automotive platforms, or connected devices.
• Strong understanding of automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and ECU architectures.
• Familiarity with vulnerability assessment methodologies and security testing tools.
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash) for test orchestration and reporting.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and software development lifecycles.
• Ability to work across disciplines and communicate effectively with engineering, safety, and compliance teams.
• Business-level fluency in English, both written and spoken

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with automotive cybersecurity standards and homologation processes (e.g., ISO/SAE 21434, UN R155).
• Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools and techniques for automotive systems.
• Familiarity with hardware security concepts (e.g., secure boot, TPM, HSM).
• Background in incident response or post-mortem analysis of security breaches.
• Contributions to security tooling, research, or community initiatives

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds - even if you don't meet every requirement. If you're excited about the role and MOIA's mission, we'd love to hear from you!

• Competitive salary (including bonus)
• Hybrid work setup: Work from home or one of our offices - you and your team decide how often to meet, blending flexibility with collaboration!
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of flexible work arrangements depending on your needs (parenting, care work, volunteering, etc.)
• Budget and monthly expense allowance for home office setup
• Possibility of remote work from outside Germany for up to 6 weeks per year from over 35 countries - learn more in our blog!
• Public transport ticket (fully subsidized "Deutschlandticket") for commuting and travelling throughout Germany and discount on MOIA rides
• Subsidized fitness club membership or bike leasing
• Learning environment with continuous learning days, job rotation, trainings and workshops, coaching, conferences, books, and language classes
• Mental health support, 1:1 sessions with external professionals and mental unload workshops
• 30 vacation days, sabbatical and unpaid leave option
• Relocation support with service provider (visa, administration, etc.)
• Dog-friendly offices

For student & internship positions, we have an adjusted set of benefits. You can find them here.

We are a young and innovative mobility company aspiring to change people’s lives by re-imagining urban mobility. MOIA is developing a radically new shuttle-on-demand service that will bring affordable, clean and convenient mobility to everybody and make cities a better place to live.

Running as an independent company under the umbrella of the Volkswagen Group, we are able to utilize the resources and know-how of a global corporation – while being an agile, experimental and team-spirited start-up.

Our fast growing team in Berlin and Hamburg has a human-centered perspective on mobility and is focusing on one goal: Be one of the leading global mobility-service-providers by 2025.

Sounds exciting? We are looking for bright minds who want to join us on this exciting and challenging journey. Become the next member of our diverse, inspired and highly skilled team!