SoC BSW Engineer - OS & Hypervisor, Cybersecurity

SoC BSW Engineer – OS & Hypervisor, Cybersecurity

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Duration: Fulltime

Job Description:

• 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

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.