Automotive Cybersecurity Manager for DRIVE OS - US, CA, Santa Clara

The DRIVE OS Automotive Software team is looking for a Cybersecurity Manager to oversee the execution of the secure software development lifecycle according to the ISO21434 Cybersecurity Management System for NVIDIA's autonomous vehicle software platform. You will collaborate with functional safety managers, security architects, software developers and independent assessors to ensure the ground-breaking automotive software solutions that are shaping the autonomous driving industry are meeting a high bar of security compliance. You will work with hardworking and dedicated multi-functional engineering development teams across various vehicle subsystems to integrate their work into our DRIVE OS platform, while achieving or exceeding all relevant NVIDIA and automotive standards & guidelines. You'll find the work is exciting, fun, and meaningful challenging!

What you’ll be doing:

• Be involved in the process definition and process improvement for various ISO21434 work products such as security analysis, requirements engineering, architectural verification, and development of groundbreaking software stacks for self-driving cars with an opportunity to craft its future

• Oversee the execution of the secure software development processes to meet the ISO21434 security standard through the management and preparation of cybersecurity plans, concept, manual, case, vulnerability and tool management

• Set the expectations for cybersecurity work distribution between NVIDIA and our suppliers as well NVIDIA and our customers.

• Work closely with the security architecture team to provide direction and guidance on how to satisfy self-driving automotive security guidelines and requirements

• Mentor teams and developers, promoting guidelines on best security practices and optimizing process

What we need to see:

• Demonstrated experience in achieving compliance to cybersecurity standards and general automotive quality management systems.

• Basic experience in software engineering with a solid understanding of the software development challenges and the difficulties of integrating a secure development lifecycle overlay.

• Background in threat modeling, common software weaknesses, and common attack vectors

• Familiarity with computer system architectures, SoC fundamentals (e.g., caches, buses, memory controllers, debug), OS architectures, and networking systems (e.g., ethernet, CAN, LIN)

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently, and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment

• BS degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or computer engineering

• 8+ years with executing a secure software development lifecycle according to industry standards (preferably ISO21434)

• Familiar with various automotive standards such as ISO26262 and Automotive SPICE.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience with achieving ISO21434 product certification for an automotive software product

• Participation in standardization bodies and contribution to an existing cybersecurity standard.

We are the leading artificial intelligence computing company and are paving the way with innovations in gaming, visualization, supercomputing and self-driving cars. As a key member of our DRIVE OS Automotive Software team, you will be a key leader responsible for the security of our automotive software stack. NVIDIA gives automakers, Teir1 suppliers, automotive research institutions, and start-ups the power and flexibility to develop and deploy breakthrough artificial intelligence systems for self-driving vehicles. Our unified computing architecture enables training deep neural networks in the data center on the NVIDIA DGX-1™, and then seamlessly runs them on NVIDIA DRIVE PX 2 inside the vehicle. Today, we are working with over 270 partners that are using our platform in the development of autonomous cars, trucks, shuttles and taxis.

The base salary range is 176,000 USD - 333,500 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.