Sr. Security Platform Engineer
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies2 months ago
Base Salary
$135k - $186k/yr
Responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end vehicle security initiatives across software and hardware, including development, integration, and testing.
- Develop and maintain threat models to guide security architecture decisions.
- Design and implement security features that support scalable development practices.
- Resolve cross-functional security discussions and balance effective controls with practical business needs.
- Guide product teams on secure design patterns, risks, and early lifecycle security integration.
- Build and maintain security platforms and tools that help teams develop secure features efficiently.
- Champion security automation across the vehicle fleet and product portfolio.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 4 years of experience in product security, embedded security, or a related security engineering role.
- Strong programming experience in Go, Rust, Python, or Java.
- Understanding of cryptographic principles and secure communication protocols.
- Ability to work across low-level firmware, embedded systems, and full-stack solutions.
- Preferred: experience with embedded systems development using C/C++ and low-level programming.
- Preferred: familiarity with secure boot, secure firmware updates, and secure storage.
- Preferred: experience in a regulated industry such as automotive, medical, or aerospace with complex connected products.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and eligibility for an annual company performance bonus program for full-time positions.
- Eligibility for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units, subject to applicable approval and vesting terms.
- Comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs.
- Offerings vary by country.
About Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a 2024 joint venture building software and electrical architectures for software-defined electric vehicles. It develops in-vehicle operating systems, zonal controllers, connectivity, and cloud solutions used by Rivian and Volkswagen Group brands. The privately held company is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, and focuses on creating a shared platform that can be integrated and licensed across multiple vehicle programs.