(Principal) Senior Security Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p>Ever imagined saying, “I helped launch the future of transportation”?</p> <p>We’re rewriting the rules of urban mobility. At Vay, customers tap a button and a car arrives - with no one inside - powered by our world-first Remote Driving technology on real public streets.</p> <p>We’re live in Las Vegas and scaling fast, powered by a strategic investment of up to $410 million from <a href="https://www.grab.com/sg/">Grab</a>. Our mission is simple: replace private car ownership with a faster, cleaner, door-to-door mobility model. If you want to build something real, visible, and genuinely transformative, you’ll feel right at home here.</p> <p><strong>Curious to experience Vay yourself? Use the code <em data-start="289" data-end="303">VAYCANDIDATE</em> for $10 off your first trip in Las Vegas! Download the "Vay" app from the Apple or Google Play store &amp; off you go!&nbsp;</strong></p> <h4><strong>What’s happening at Vay</strong></h4> <ul> <li>First to roll out vehicles in both Europe and the USA on public roads without a human being inside &amp; currently the 2nd largest commercial, driverless car fleet in the Western World.</li> <li>We've partnered with <a href="https://kodiak.ai/">Kodiak</a> to bring remote-driving technology to autonomous trucks in the US, showcasing our ability to integrate our system into heavy-duty commercial vehicles and expand the applications of our tech across the US.</li> <li>We’ve completed 10’s of thousands of trips so far and are busy multiplying our Las Vegas fleet just to meet demand!</li> <li><strong>...And soon we’ll be expanding across the US &amp; Europe 🚀</strong></li> </ul></div><h4><em><strong>Why this role is exciting</strong></em></h4> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Security at Vay is different. You’ll be working across a real-world technology platform combining vehicles, embedded systems, software, cloud infrastructure, connectivity and Remote Driving.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">As a <strong>Senior / Principal Security Engineer</strong>, you’ll help shape the cybersecurity foundation of our technology platform, influencing architecture, engineering decisions and security practices across the company.</p> <p>This role is ideal for someone who can operate strategically while staying technically hands-on. Depending on your experience and scope of ownership, the role can be hired at either Senior or Principal level.</p> <h4><em><strong>What you'll be driving</strong></em></h4> <ul> <li>Own and evolve cybersecurity engineering practices across Vay’s Remote Driving platform and vehicle ecosystem.</li> <li>Perform threat modelling, security risk assessments and technical security analysis across products and systems.</li> <li>Define cybersecurity requirements and work with engineering teams to implement practical mitigations.</li> <li>Influence architecture and system design across Software, Systems, Embedded, Infrastructure, Safety and Validation teams.</li> <li>Build security into the full engineering lifecycle, from early design through implementation, testing and deployment.</li> <li>Shape security testing and validation strategies across Vay’s technology stack.</li> <li>Support secure approaches to authentication, authorization, communications, software updates, identity and trust.</li> <li>Assess vulnerabilities, prioritize real-world risk and drive effective remediation.</li> <li>Represent cybersecurity in technical reviews, architecture discussions and internal and external conversations.</li> <li>Build scalable security processes that can support the continued growth of Vay’s commercial fleet and technology platform.</li> </ul> <h4><strong><em>This might be a great fit, if</em></strong></h4> <ul> <li>Around <strong>8+ years of experience</strong> across cybersecurity engineering, product security, application security, platform security or related areas.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of security architecture, secure software development, threat modelling, vulnerability management and security risk assessment.</li> <li>Experience securing complex products involving multiple software, infrastructure, networking, hardware or device components.</li> <li>Experience translating security risks into clear technical requirements and practical mitigations.</li> <li>Good understanding of authentication, authorization, cryptography, secure communications and trust models.</li> <li>Experience working with security standards, regulatory frameworks or structured cybersecurity engineering processes.</li> <li>Strong technical depth and the ability to understand unfamiliar systems quickly.</li> <li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences.</li> <li>Comfortable owning ambiguous problems and operating both strategically and hands-on.</li> <li>For <strong>Principal-level scope</strong>, significant experience driving security architecture, technical direction and cybersecurity topics across multiple engineering teams or an organization.</li> </ul> <h4><em>Nice to have</em></h4> <ul data-spread="false"> <li>Experience securing embedded systems, firmware, robotics, IoT, industrial technology, aerospace, medical devices, automotive systems or other cyber-physical systems.</li> <li>Automotive cybersecurity or vehicle systems security experience.</li> <li>Familiarity with <strong>ISO 21434, UNECE R155/R156, IEC 62443, the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)</strong> or similar standards and regulations.</li> <li>Experience conducting <strong>TARA</strong> or comparable structured security risk assessments.</li> <li>Knowledge of embedded Linux, secure boot, secure software updates, hardware-backed security or device lifecycle security.</li> </ul> <h4><strong><em>Why choose Vay</em></strong></h4> <p>💪 A global team of smart, motivated people from 30+ countries who love tackling hard problems and turning bold ideas into reality</p> <p>🌍 Huge scope for impact in a fast paced environment</p> <p>💰 EIP stock options: A stake in Vay’s future - not just a salary</p> <p>🌴 Unlimited Paid Vacation Days</p> <p>🎫 Subsidised Deutschland ticket (Berlin)</p> <p>🏋️‍♂️ Subsidised Urban Sports Club or FitX Membership&nbsp;</p> <p>🚗 All Vay team members receive 30% off their Vay rides</p> <p>🛍️ Exclusive external discounts</p> <p>💼 €350 Home Office Set-up&nbsp;</p> <p>✈️ Relocation financial assistance when relocating to Berlin&nbsp;</p> <p>📚 Fully funded German Lessons&nbsp;</p> <p>🎊 Regular team events throughout the year</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="p1">&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p class="p1">For more information on Vay’s physical demands, working environments and safety requirements, you can review this&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1swEohclBwsOgx37G4NHE2szYCA6avS_aQX_WSJ7Ih8k/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.6dlrur2mwcd9">link</a>. We’ll also cover anything specific to this role during the first interview.</p> <p class="p1">We’d love to stay connected for future opportunities, so feel free to include your LinkedIn profile when you apply.</p> <p class="p1">We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited about shaping something truly groundbreaking, we’d be happy to hear from you.</p> <h4 class="job-modal__content-heading">&nbsp;</h4></div>

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