Sr. Security Platform Engineer

The role

This person will drive vehicle security initiatives across software and hardware domains. They will develop threat models, design security features, and build security platforms and tools.

What you will do

• Drive end-to-end execution of vehicle security initiatives across software and hardware domains
• Develop and maintain threat models to guide security architecture decisions
• Design and implement security features that enable scalable development practices
• Arbitrate cross-functional discussions to ensure security controls are effective yet practical
• Work with product teams to integrate security early in the development lifecycle
• Build and maintain security platforms and tools
• Champion security automation initiatives

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in product security, embedded security, or related security engineering role
• Strong programming experience in high-level languages like Go, Rust, Python, or Java
• Understanding of cryptographic principles and secure communication protocols
• Technical versatility to thrive at both ends of the stack from low-level firmware to full-stack solutions

Nice to have

• Comfort with embedded systems development (C/C++) and low-level programming
• Familiarity with embedded security measures like secure boot, secure firmware update and secure storage
• Experience working in a regulated industry (automotive, medical, aerospace) with complex connected products

Benefits

• competitive base salary
• annual company performance bonus program
• equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• health coverage
• retirement savings
• time off
• family planning programs

About the company

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders. They address the challenges of electric vehicles through technology for software-defined vehicles.