Product Security Engineer, Vehicle Software

Tesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company that regularly sends over-the-air software updates to its fleet, delivering new features and improvements to customers.
$104,000 - $360,000
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Automotive

Description For Product Security Engineer, Vehicle Software

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Product Security Engineer specializing in vehicle software for Models S, X, 3, Y, Cyber Truck, and future R&D projects. The role focuses on analyzing system services, operating systems, networks, and applications from a security perspective. The ideal candidate will be skilled at discovering security issues, recommending patches, and participating in security audits, risk analysis, vulnerability testing, and security reviews.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Auditing embedded code to identify security vulnerabilities
  • Leading security initiatives and serving as a point of contact
  • Conducting penetration tests and risk assessments in an automotive environment
  • Working with Tesla teams and external suppliers to drive remediation
  • Designing secure connected vehicle architecture
  • Conducting risk assessments to prioritize threats and compare mitigation strategies
  • Assisting design teams in developing secure automotive systems
  • Ensuring Tesla's products are implemented to a high security standard

The ideal candidate will bring:

  • Strong investigative and analytical problem-solving skills
  • Experience with secure architecture design
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
  • Security expertise in one or more areas: C, C++, x86, ARM, CAN, cryptography, exploit development
  • Penetration testing experience
  • Proficiency in software development, auditing code and features
  • Automotive & Hardware experience is a plus but not required

Tesla offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plans, and various other financial and wellness benefits. The company is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Join Tesla's Product Security team and play a crucial role in safeguarding the future of connected and autonomous vehicles!

Last updated 5 days ago

Responsibilities For Product Security Engineer, Vehicle Software

  • Audit embedded code to identify security vulnerabilities
  • Lead security initiatives and serve as a point of contact
  • Conduct penetration tests and risk assessments in an automotive environment
  • Work with Tesla teams and external suppliers to drive remediation
  • Help to design a secure connected vehicle architecture
  • Conduct risk assessments to prioritize threats and compare mitigation strategies
  • Assist design teams in developing secure automotive systems
  • Help ensure Tesla's products are implemented to a high security standard
  • Work with teams to implement, identify and advance security at Tesla

Requirements For Product Security Engineer, Vehicle Software

  • Strong investigative and analytical problem-solving skills
  • Experience with secure architecture design
  • Strong communication skills, both written and spoken
  • Security expertise in one or more of: C, C++, x86, ARM, CAN, cryptography, exploit development
  • Penetration testing experience
  • Proficient in software development, auditing code and features

Benefits For Product Security Engineer, Vehicle Software

401k
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
Equity
  • Competitive pay
  • Aetna PPO and HSA medical plans
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Company Paid Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits (critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, pet insurance)
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

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