Cybersecurity Senior Engineer
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
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
Based on 24 Grapevine salary entries for Aptiv.
Engineering
0 - 2 years | L4
12 LPA average
Range: 12 - 12 LPA
Engineering
4 - 6 years | 5.3
14 LPA average
Range: 10 - 18 LPA
Engineering
8 - 10 years | 5.3
20 LPA average
Range: 20 - 20 LPA
Engineering
10 - 12 years
25 LPA average
Range: 25 - 25 LPA
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
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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