About Us Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world. The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone. Role Summary As the Manager of Product Security Validation, you will work closely with Product Security, vehicle software development teams and cloud engineering teams to build a team to validate that security requirements were met throughout the vehicle development lifecycle. You will play a critical role in ensuring security and resilience of RVT’s Products, providing leadership in securing vehicles and related infrastructure.This role will be located at one of our RV Tech locations and report directly to the Red Team Lead, Vehicles. Responsibilities ● Lead and grow security validation engineers in the Product Security Validation team. ● Be a hands on technical lead with understanding of automotive validation testing, security and carry out the following responsibilities of the Product Security Validation team: ● Generating and carrying out validation of security requirements: You will develop security tests, both positive tests and abuse tests to ensure that security requirements have been met at Vehicle, system, sub system and ECU level. ● Develop both manual and automated test cases: You will develop both functional and non functional security tests to ensure that security requirements are met. Test cases could be developed in multiple languages, including but not limited to Javascript, Python,Go, Java, C, C++ for multiple architectures. And being able to build test cases that can be run on software in the loop (SIL) setups or hardware in the loop (HIL) benches. Having access to source for internally developed code but also dealing with validating supplier parts to meet our requirements without access to source code. So some reverse engineering work might be required. ● Documenting validation testing: You will develop testing reports and compile results and share with the Product Security GRC team as well as our core JV partners for evidence to enable their documenting compliance to EU R155/156. You will work with the GRC team on aligning to document formats and following ISO 214343 processes for generating and sharing this documentation across the organization. ● Collaborating with Software Development teams: You will be sharing results with development teams and reviewing issues and suggesting mitigations to failed tests. As well as validating subsequent fixes. As well as collaborating with other teams within Product Security, especially the Security Engineering team that build the Security HILs. Qualifications ● B.S. in Information Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. ● 2+ years managing teams that carry out security requirements validation in embedded device development ● 5+ years of experience in Automotive Industry or Embedded device development ● 5+ years of experience carrying out security requirements validation on ECUs (electronic control units) ● Knowledge of ISO 21434 / 24089 and EU R155/156 and applying it with regards to security validation ● Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment. ● Good team player with excellent communication skills. ● Hands-on approach, proactively identifying and filling in gaps where needed. ● Track-record of managing teams and helping people grow and develop. Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California Based Applicants: $206,500 - 258,100 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law). Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Irvine, California Based Applicants: $190,000 - $237,500 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law). Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Normal, IL Based Applicants: $173,400 - $216,800 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law). Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums. Equal Opportunity Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. 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