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Cybersecurity Senior Engineer

AptivChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaPosted 20 May 2026

Aptiv is seeking a Cybersecurity Senior Engineer to secure next-generation connected vehicles and digital cockpit platforms in Chennai. The role involves designing and validating security mechanisms, performing TARA, and ensuring compliance with global automotive standards like ISO/SAE 21434. Candidates must have strong expertise in embedded systems, cryptography, and penetration testing within an automotive context. This position plays a critical role in the product lifecycle, from architecture definition to post-production monitoring.

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Experience

6-10 years

Function

Engineering

Work mode

Onsite, India

Company

Tier 2

What you will work on

Aptiv is seeking a Cybersecurity Senior Engineer to secure next-generation connected vehicles and digital cockpit platforms in Chennai. The role involves designing and validating security mechanisms, performing TARA, and ensuring compliance with global automotive standards like ISO/SAE 21434. Candidates must have strong expertise in embedded systems, cryptography, and penetration testing within an automotive context. This position plays a critical role in the product lifecycle, from architecture definition to post-production monitoring.

TAL's take

Quality 65/1005/5 clarityTier 2 company

Solid tier-2 automotive role with specific security scope and clear technical requirements in a stable industry.

Highly specific job description with clear automotive standards, security methodologies, and technical stack requirements.

Salaries at Aptiv

25.4 LPA average

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Must haves

  • 6-10 years in embedded/automotive cybersecurity engineering
  • Proficiency in ISO/SAE 21434 and SAE J3061
  • Experience with HSM integration and PKI frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with penetration testing and fuzzing tools
  • Knowledge of secure communication protocols like TLS and Secure CAN
  • Strong scripting skills in Python and Shell

Tools and skills

iso/sae 21434sae j3061cryptographic protocolshsmpki frameworkspenetration testingfuzzingtlsipsecmacsecsecure canautosar cryptostackpythonshellgit

Nice to have: android automotive os, qnx, linux, selinux, containerization, ids/ips.

About the company

Global automotive technology provider, well-established engineering organization but not a tier-1 software tech brand.

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