Senior Software Developer - Automotive Security

Who We Are

We don’t just develop embedded software — we engineer intelligence into products. The Embedded Competence Center at NTT DATA Romania brings together experts in embedded systems, firmware development, and hardware–software integration, delivering robust and high-performance solutions for complex, safety-critical environments. With strong expertise in C/C++, AUTOSAR, real-time operating systems, and communication protocols, we design scalable embedded architectures, integrate software seamlessly with hardware, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Across the industries we support — from Automotive and Industrial Automation to Smart Devices and IoT — we transform reliable embedded technology into a foundation for innovative, dependable products.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Developer with a strong background in Automotive Cybersecurity to support the development of Instrument Cluster and Head-Up Display (HUD) products. The ideal candidate combines strong Embedded C/C++ development skills with hands-on experience implementing security mechanisms in automotive ECUs, preferably within Instrument Cluster, Digital Cockpit, HUD, Infotainment, or similar embedded products.

Please note that this opportunity is available exclusively on a freelance/contractor basis (B2B engagement). We are currently not considering permanent employment applications for this role.

What you'll be doing

- Develop and integrate security-related software components for Instrument Cluster / HUD ECUs.

- Implement automotive cybersecurity mechanisms, including:

Secure Boot / Chain of Trust

- Secure Flashing and Software Update

- Cryptographic services and key management

- Authentication and secure communication

- Secure diagnostics

- Secure storage

- Develop and integrate security functionality within AUTOSAR Classic environments.

- Work with AUTOSAR security-related modules such as Crypto Stack, CSM, Crypto Interface, SecOC and Key Management.

- Integrate and configure HSM / hardware-based security functionality.

- Develop embedded software in C/C++ and perform low-level debugging and troubleshooting.

- Support security implementation across vehicle communication interfaces such as CAN/CAN-FD and Automotive Ethernet.

- Analyze cybersecurity requirements and translate them into software requirements and implementations.

- Support integration, testing, debugging, code reviews, and root-cause analysis.

- Collaborate closely with Software Architects, Cybersecurity Engineers, BSW Developers, System Engineers and Integration/Test teams.

- Ensure implementation follows ASPICE, ISO/SAE 21434, and relevant OEM cybersecurity requirements.

What you'll bring along

- 5+ years of experience in automotive embedded software development.

- Strong programming skills in Embedded C/C++.

- Hands-on experience implementing automotive cybersecurity functionality.

- Good knowledge of AUTOSAR Classic a

- Experience with automotive security concepts such as Secure Boot, Secure Flashing, HSM, cryptography, authentication and key management.

- Knowledge of AUTOSAR Crypto Stack / CSM / SecOC or equivalent security frameworks.

- Good understanding of automotive communication protocols: CAN, CAN-FD, UDS, Ethernet, SOME/IP.

- Experience with embedded debugging and development tools such as Lauterbach, CANoe/CANalyzer, debuggers and static analysis tools.

- Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, Jira/Confluence and requirements management tools.

- Understanding of ISO/SAE 21434 and ASPICE development processes.

- Previous experience with Instrument Cluster, Head-Up Display, Digital Cockpit or Infotainment products

- Hands-on experience with HSM integration and configuration

- Experience with SHE/HSM APIs, PKI, certificates, symmetric/asymmetric cryptography and digital signatures.