Imagine being part of a team that’s redefining the future of mobility-where your ideas don’t just sit in a lab but power next-generation technology. At indie, we are developing cutting-edge semiconductors, photonics, and radar sensors and systems for automotive, industrial, and adjacent markets. Our innovations are at the heart of advanced intelligent sensing and user experience applications, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.If you’re passionate about groundbreaking technology and want to make a real impact alongside a rapid-paced team that thrives on creativity and collaboration, we’d love to have you on board!The Senior Cybersecurity Firmware Engineer is responsible for the security architecture and secure implementation of firmware running on indie’s So Cs. In this role, you will partner with firmware, hardware, and architecture teams to reduce risk, threats, and vulnerabilities, and to drive new security features into products that ship in millions of vehicles.This role requires a self-motivated engineer with strong problem-solving skills who is equally comfortable in a threat model review and in a debugger, thrives in a collaborative team environment, and can provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams.ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and test the cybersecurity architecture of indie’s firmwarePerform security threat analysis and risk assessment (TARA) of firmware and embedded subsystems across indie’s product linesConvert analysis findings into written, testable security requirements, and review designs and implementations against themDevelop and maintain embedded applications on So CsSupport system bring-up and debug customer systems and issuesRespond to customer cybersecurity requirements and questionnaires,



and author cybersecurity architecture documents and application notesParticipate in code reviews and ensure compliance with automotive software quality standards, including MISRA guidelinesRequirementsAt indie, we value Creativity, Ownership, and Excellence. We believe everyone contributes to our success, and we recognize that no candidate is perfect—this role is designed to challenge you and support your growth.Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related technical fieldMinimum 5 years of experience in product security, cybersecurity firmware, or cybersecurity research, including hands-on work with embedded firmware codebasesStrong C programming and debugging skills in RTOS environmentsFamiliarity with applied cryptography - secure boot, code signing, key derivation and management - together with threat modeling, common attack vectors, and mitigation techniquesHands-on experience with hardware security building blocks: hardware roots of trust, HSMs or crypto accelerators, secure key storage, and fuse/OTP-based provisioning in So Cs or ASICsWorking knowledge of Python for scripting and tooling, and hands-on experience with Open SSLAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a constantly evolving environmentExcellent verbal and written communication, documentation,



and presentation skills in EnglishNoteindie does not require Canadian work experience as a condition of employment.Preferred / Differentiating SkillsM. Sc. or Ph D in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related technical fieldExperience applying ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity engineering in a production automotive program, including TARA and cybersecurity work productsFamiliarity with automotive security standards and frameworks such as EVITA, SHE, AUTOSAR Sec OC and Crypto Stack, UNECE R155/R156, and MISRA C coding guidelinesExperience in safety-critical development and awareness of where ISO 26262 requirements interact with securityFamiliarity with camera technologies, image and video processing pipelines, or computer vision applicationsUnderstanding of I2 C, UART, SPI, and Ethernet protocolsExperience with vulnerability handling and incident response for shipped embedded productsAbility to travel internationally without restrictionindie Semiconductor and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third‑party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.Concerning agencies: indie Semiconductor does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Cybersecurity Firmware Engineer (Toronto)
🏢 indie.inc
📍 Toronto