SoC BSW Engineer

Sujithan Consulting, LLC
Auburn Hills, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 120K

Job location

Auburn Hills, United States of America

Tech stack

Android
Software System Penetration Testing
Automation of Tests
C++
Static Program Analysis
Computer Security
Computer Programming
Software Debugging
Linux
Device Drivers
Embedded Software
Cryptographic Protocols
Ethernet
Firmware
Hardware Security Module
Hypervisor
Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards)
Python
PCI Express
Scrum
ISO/IEC 15504
Secure Coding
Shell Script
System Software
Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
Virtualization Technology
Serial Peripheral Interface
U-Boot

Job description

  • Lead the design and integration of OS and hypervisor platforms (e.g., QNX, QNX Hypervisor, Linux, Android GVM) for automotive SoCs
  • Architect and implement cybersecurity features at the OS and virtualization layers, including secure boot, runtime isolation, access control, and memory protection
  • Collaborate with platform security teams to define and implement threat mitigations, attack surface reduction, and secure software lifecycle practices
  • Develop and configure drivers for UART, SPI, PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, and LVDS
  • Contribute to BSP integration, system bring-up, and OS/Hypervisor initialization on new SoC platforms
  • Debug and troubleshoot system-level issues using industry-standard tools such as JTAG, logic analyzers, and trace probes
  • Write and maintain scripts (Python, Shell, CLI tools) to automate diagnostics, configuration, and security validation
  • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and functional safety standards including ISO/SAE 21434, ISO 26262, and ASPICE
  • Support CI/CD pipelines, automated test environments, and participate in Agile/Scrum-based development workflows
  • Act as a technical mentor and provide architecture reviews and guidance on secure system software design

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in embedded software development, including OS/hypervisor integration and security architecture
  • Strong programming skills in C/C++, and familiarity with secure coding practices and static analysis
  • Deep expertise in at least one OS/hypervisor platform such as QNX, Linux, or Android GVM, and virtualization technologies
  • Hands-on experience with secure boot, access control mechanisms, MMU/MPU configuration, and cryptographic libraries
  • Proven experience with BSP development, device drivers, and SoC bring-up
  • Experience with security threat modeling, penetration testing, and risk assessment
  • Familiarity with hardware security features (TPM, TrustZone, HSM) and secure firmware
  • Deep understanding of ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP.29, and automotive cybersecurity requirements
  • Experience working on ASIL-B/D safety-rated systems
  • Proficiency in Python, Shell scripting, and test automation for embedded platforms
  • Exposure to vehicle networks (CAN, Ethernet, LIN) and network security protocols, * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills with ability to identify and work with the appropriate contacts and resources to resolve issues in a timely manner.

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