Lead Embedded Security Engineer

Overview

Lead Embedded Security Engineer role to bridge low-level embedded software development and cybersecurity, ensuring eLumina devices are secure by design, compliant with international standards, and resilient against evolving threats.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, test, and debug embedded software, ensuring code is robust, efficient, and well-optimized.
• Execute the Secure Development Life Cycle (SDL) for assigned components, ensuring compliance with IEC-62443-4-2 standards.
• Perform regular code and third-party scans, manage SBOM/HBOM inventories, and remediate identified vulnerabilities.
• Implement security features such as Secure Boot, authentication mechanisms, and system logging.
• Work closely with hardware and cross-functional teams to integrate software with hardware, participating in code reviews and design discussions.
• Conduct software verification and validation activities to ensure product quality and meet security certification requirements (e.g., BV, Exida).
• Maintain clear documentation, including technical design specs and customer-facing Secure Deployment Guides.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Electronic & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in embedded software development with exposure to security standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Embedded C/C++ for optimized code development.
• Strong hands-on experience with RTOS platforms (e.g., FreeRTOS, VxWorks) managing real-time constraints.
• Strong proficiency in Python for automation and security scripting.
• In-depth knowledge of IEC-62443-4-2 and Secure Development Life Cycle (SDL) practices.
• Experience with secure boot, authentication protocols, and device-level security hardening.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management, SBOM/HBOM generation, and third-party risk assessment.
• Solid understanding of hardware/software integration, memory management, and device drivers.
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to facilitate effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with IEC-61850 standards for communication networks and systems in power utility automation.
• Knowledge of software configuration management tools such as Git or SVN.

Details

• Location: Hyderabad, India.
• Relocation assistance provided.