Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst – Embedded Automotive (Continuous Monitoring)

Location: Pune, Maharashtra

Job Type: Full-time

Experience (in relevant field): 5–7+ years

Function: Product Cybersecurity / Embedded Systems

Industry: Automotive / Embedded Systems

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to support continuous cybersecurity monitoring activities for embedded automotive systems such as Braking Systems, Steering Systems, and Air Treatment Systems .

In this role, you will ensure that cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents are identified, analyzed, and managed throughout the entire product lifecycle , in compliance with ISO/SAE 21434 . You will act as a senior cybersecurity Analyst , working closely with system engineers, software teams, and cybersecurity architects.

This position is ideal for a professional with a strong embedded systems background , solid cybersecurity analytical skills , and experience in automotive product development .

Key Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Monitoring & Lifecycle Support

• Perform continuous and event driven cybersecurity monitoring for embedded automotive products
• Track and analyze cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities relevant to series production systems
• Ensure cybersecurity monitoring activities are maintained until end of product support
• Maintain accurate documentation and evidence required for audits and assessments

Vulnerability & Risk Analysis

• Analyze vulnerabilities (e.g. CVEs) and assess their relevance to company's embedded systems
• Evaluate cybersecurity risks considering system architecture, exposure, and operational context
• Support Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) updates based on monitoring results
• Provide risk‑based recommendations to support mitigation and decision‑making

Incident Management & Event Evaluation

• Support cybersecurity incident handling and event evaluation activities
• Perform impact analysis for suspected or confirmed cybersecurity events
• Contribute to root cause analysis and follow‑up actions
• Ensure lessons learned are reflected in ongoing monitoring activities
• Create technical reports of incidents and communicate with customers.

Embedded Systems & AUTOSAR Analysis

• Analyze cybersecurity implications in embedded architecture and AUTOSAR‑based software
• Support engineering teams by translating cybersecurity findings into technical insights
• Review software behavior and system interactions from a security perspective

Cybersecurity Monitoring Toolchain ownership

• Define proposal on how to improve our cybersecurity monitoring toolchain to improve efficiency and fulfill market and customer demands.
• Integrate developed packages into our existing cybersecurity monitoring tool chain.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as a senior technical reference for cybersecurity monitoring topics
• Mentor junior cybersecurity analysts and support capability building
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including system engineering, software development, validation, and cybersecurity architecture
• Support internal and external audits related to ISO/SAE 21434 compliance
• Improve and Maintain Cybersecurity Monitoring Process

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Embedded Systems, Cybersecurity , Computer Science or a related field

Experience & Skills

• 5–7+ years of experience in automotive, embedded systems, or product cybersecurity
• Hands‑on experience with ISO/SAE 21434 , especially post‑production and monitoring activities
• Strong understanding of embedded automotive E/E systems
• Programming knowledge:
• C / C++ (analysis level required)
• Python (intermediate level required)
• Experience working with or analyzing AUTOSAR Classic‑based systems

Cybersecurity Knowledge

• Solid understanding of:
• Vulnerability management
• Threat modeling and risk‑based analysis
• Secure development principles for embedded systems
• Ability to assess cybersecurity topics in resource‑constrained embedded environments

Nice to Have

• Experience with automotive cybersecurity validation or penetration testing
• Familiarity with UN R155 / UN R156
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (conceptual level)
• Cybersecurity certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CEH, CISSP (optional)
• Experience with AI technology to automate cybersecurity event analysis
• Programming knowledge:
• Web development (intermediate level: HTML, JavaScript, CSS frontend; Python, IIS backend)
• Basic level of database knowledge (e.g. MS SQL)

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Structured and detail‑oriented working style
• Clear communication of complex technical topics
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of cybersecurity topics
• Collaborative mindset for cross‑functional and international teams