Principal Software Engineer – Embedded Systems, Product Cybersecurity (VSE)

Key/Primary Responsibilities

•           Develop cyber security software for Toyota products.

•           Operate with minimal oversight to define requirements with stakeholders and design the implementation of new features.

•           Investigate cyber security controls of processors and microcontrollers and develop Proof-of-Concepts and implementation guidance to suppliers.

•           Perform research and development of novel cyber security features.

•           Work with the open-source community to expand cyber security capabilities of existing projects and share new projects that are broadly useful outside of Toyota.

•           Develop software in accordance with team coding guidelines and industry standards including MISRA, SEI CERT, and AUTOSAR.

•           Collaborate with CICD teams to add new capabilities to the build and release pipeline and customize pipeline for new projects.

•           Collaborate with test teams to define testing strategies and assist in automated test development.

•           Lead internal testing team and provide guidance when regular leadership is unavailable.

•           Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in software development best practices and provide guidance in their design, implementation, and testing tasks.

•           Conduct root cause analysis of defects and lead initiatives to improve product quality and testing processes.

•           Work with a wide range of stakeholders to align on deliverable expectations, deployment timelines, and testing issues.

•           Facilitate team meetings, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

•           Stay current with industry trends and best practices in embedded systems development, and advocate for their integration into the team’s processes.

Job requirements & expectations

Skillset

• 10+ years of experience in embedded systems software development, with a focus on both hardware and software components.
• Strong understanding of embedded programming languages (e.g., C, C++) and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Experience developing embedded Linux systems, including Linux driver development, BSP integration and customization with tools such as Yocto, and board bring-up.
• Experience with testing tools and frameworks and developing automated tests.
• Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART) and hardware interfaces.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and guide team members.

Added Bonus:

·       Experience with embedded security features such as secure boot, TrustZone development, filesystem encryption, etc.

·       Experience developing in compliance with safety and security standards such as MISRA, SEI CERT, and AUTOSAR.

·       OSCP, SANS/GIAC, CISSP, or other related/equivalent certifications.

·       Experience with compliance regulations/laws, security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO/SAE 21434, NIST, HIPAA, ISO, COBIT, OWASP, ITIL, etc.).  

• Experience with one or more of the following industries: law enforcement, defense, intelligence community, automotive, manufacturing, software,  
• Bachelor’s degree or higher, in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience  
• Fluent in Japanese (reading, writing, speaking) for business and technical discussions.