Embedded Security Engineer, Vehicle Software

Embedded Security Engineer, Vehicle SoftwareJob CategoryVehicle SoftwareLocationPALO ALTO, CaliforniaReq. ID226451Job TypeFull-timeTesla participates in the E-Verify ProgramWhat to ExpectOther car companies have talked for years about a future of "connected cars." At Tesla, we make it happen. We regularly send Over-the-Air software updates to our vehicle fleet, seamlessly delivering new features and improvements to our customers. Our mobile applications allow customers to interact with their cars via real-time, low-latency two-way communication. Today, we remotely identify potential vehicle issues before a customer does—and often fix problems remotely too. To this end, Information and Product Security is of the utmost importance. Tesla is looking for a strong Embedded Security Engineer to help with the design and development of its next generations of embedded software security systems in vehicles, batteries, and charging systems. This is a highly cross-functional role, where you will work collaboratively to implement security features, assess requirements for security controls, build and design software systems to achieve those requirements efficiently, and the development of those systems. In short, as an Embedded Security Engineer at Tesla, you will be responsible for helping build the embedded software that keeps all of our products secure, while providing customer-facing connected services and sophisticated remote diagnostics. What You’ll DoDesign and implement security features in our embedded software systemsContribute to technical requirements, architecture, and interface design documents Design and development of real-time embedded firmware and embedded Linux software that implements security controls for the system Develop and lead execution of test strategies and test plans Agree on product-level requirements/goals with the Product team Threat Model and design security controls & mitigations with the Product Security and Connected Services team Develop Software Security Architecture for the entire system, including component-level requirements for all computers/controllers in the system Drive execution across contributing components, with help from the Program Management team What You’ll BringProven record of designing and delivering software security systems for internet-connected embedded devices Experience incorporating hardware-based security techniques (Hardware Security modules, TrustZone, Secure Boot, etc) into a robust hardware/software system design Sound knowledge of Cryptography fundamentals and Public Key Infrastructure Extensive experience creating, presenting, and refining clear, compelling technical specifications from top-level system architecture documents down to low-level implementation guides and test plans System-level (kernel/bootloader) software development experience Strong communication skills Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced, collaborative environment Compensation and BenefitsBenefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)LGBTQ+ care concierge services401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation $104,000 - $360,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. 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