Base Software Developer - Cyber Security

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
On-site
Posted Nov 9, 2026

INDUSTRYSoftware & InternetCybersecurity

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Responsibilities

Develop and maintain embedded software using C/C++ for automotive ECUs and microcontrollers.
Design, implement, and integrate cybersecurity features into base software platforms.
Configure and enable secure hardware peripherals such as HSM and CSM.
Develop and support secure bootloader implementation and validation.
Implement security mechanisms including Secure Boot, Secure Flash, Secure Diagnostics, and Message Authentication.
Collaborate with system, architecture, and validation teams to ensure compliance with automotive cybersecurity requirements.
Troubleshoot and resolve security-related software integration issues.
Support software testing, verification, and security certification activities.

Requirements

Nice to have: AUTOSAR Classic Platform, MCAL, BSW, Crypto Stack, Automotive communication protocols such as CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet, ISO 21434, UNECE WP.29 R155/R156, Secure key management, PKI concepts, HSM vendors/platforms such as Infineon AURIX, NXP, Renesas, STMicroelectronics, UDS diagnostics, Secure diagnostic access, CI/CD, Git, Jenkins, Automotive ECU integration, Validation experience, Cybersecurity testing, Vulnerability analysis, Penetration testing

Skills

Embedded software development using CEmbedded software development using C++Configuring and integrating HSMConfiguring and integrating CSMSecure Bootloader implementationSecure BootSecure Flash ProgrammingSecure DiagnosticsMessage AuthenticationCryptography conceptsSecure communication in embedded systemsAutomotive microcontrollersLow-level software developmentDebugging and troubleshooting embedded softwareGit Jenkins CI/CD

Full description

Role name: Base Software Developer - Cyber Security Work Location: Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite) Base Software Developer - Cyber Security Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain embedded software using C/C++ for automotive ECUs and microcontrollers. Design, implement, and integrate cybersecurity features into base software platforms. Configure and enable secure hardware peripherals such as HSM (Hardware Security Module) and CSM (Cryptographic Service Manager). Develop and support secure bootloader implementation and validation. Implement security mechanisms including Secure Boot, Secure Flash, Secure Diagnostics, and Message Authentication. Collaborate with system, architecture, and validation teams to ensure compliance with automotive cybersecurity requirements. Troubleshoot and resolve security-related software integration issues. Support software testing, verification, and security certification activities. Mandatory Skills Strong experience in embedded software development using C and/or C++. Experience configuring and integrating HSM, CSM, or other secure peripherals in microcontrollers. Hands-on experience with Secure Bootloader implementation. Experience with: Secure Boot Secure Flash Programming Secure Diagnostics Message Authentication Understanding of cryptography concepts and secure communication in embedded systems. Experience with automotive microcontrollers and low-level software development. Knowledge of debugging and troubleshooting embedded software. Optional / Preferred Skills Experience with AUTOSAR Classic Platform (MCAL, BSW, Crypto Stack). Knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet. Familiarity with cybersecurity standards such as ISO 21434 and UNECE WP.29 R155/R156. Experience with secure key management and PKI concepts. Knowledge of HSM vendors/platforms such as Infineon AURIX, NXP, Renesas, STMicroelectronics. Experience with UDS diagnostics and secure diagnostic access. Familiarity with CI/CD, Git, Jenkins, or other software development tools. Automotive ECU integration and validation experience. Experience in cybersecurity testing, vulnerability analysis, or penetration testing is a plus. Ideal Candidate Profile 5+ years of embedded software development experience. Strong automotive cybersecurity background. Hands-on experience implementing security features at the microcontroller and bootloader level. Able to work across architecture, integration, and validation teams in an automotive environment.