SoC BSW Engineer - OS & Hypervisor, Cybersecurity

Position: SoC BSW Engineer - OS & Hypervisor, Cybersecurity

Position Type: Fulltime

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Desired Skills: Autosar

8 - 10 years of experience

Base Salary Range : $100,000 to $120,000 Per Annum

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills:

• 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

Roles & Responsibilities:

• 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

Generic Managerial Skills If any:

• 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.

Regards,

Sajith Nair Ztek Consulting Inc

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