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# Cybersecurity Software Engineer

- **Company:** JAM Recruitment
- **Location:** Surrey, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** User Authentication, AUTomotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR), Booting (BIOS), Configuration Management, Code Review, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, GNU Linker, Issue Tracking Systems, MISRA C (C Programming Language), ISO/IEC 15504, RSA (Cryptosystem), Security Software, U-Boot
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/cybersecurity-software-engineer/jam-recruitment-ltd-job107776295

## About the Role

* 5-10+ years in automotive embedded software development, of which 3+ years hands-on in embedded cybersecurity.
 * Deep AUTOSAR Classic experience with a leading configuration tool (Vector DaVinci / MICROSAR preferred).
 * Proven hands-on integration of Infineon AURIX HSM (HSM firmware, host-side driver, key slots, secure services).
 * Practical implementation of Secure Boot on AURIX or comparable platform: chain of trust, measured boot, secure key storage.
 * Strong C (MISRA-C:2012), embedded programming, linker / memory layout, MPU, bootloader-to application transitions.
 * Working knowledge of UDS (ISO 14229-1) including Security Access (0x27), Authentication (0x29) and secure flashing (0x34 / 0x36 / 0x37) with signature verification.
 * Solid grasp of AUTOSAR Crypto Stack (CSM / CryIf / Crypto Driver), KeyM.
 * Cryptography fundamentals: AES (CMAC / GCM), SHA-2/3, HMAC, RSA / ECC, ECDSA, key derivation.
 * Comfortable with debug / trace tooling and CAN tooling.
 * Working knowledge of ISO/SAE 21434 and Automotive SPICE (ASPICE). * Configuration management, issue tracking.
 * Rigorous debugging discipline and strong code review culture.

## Description

This position will involve implementation, integration and validation of security foundations. This will include taking ownership of HSM integration, Secure Boot, Secure Diagnostics, and Secure Programming within AUTOSAR Classic. Define and drive implementation patterns, develop reusable software IP, and ensure robust, scalable cybersecurity solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security features across the software stack.


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