Job Title:
Product Security - Battery Management Systems
Company: LinkCxO (The CxO's Marketplace)
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Created: 2026-04-23
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Security Specialist to drive end-to-end cybersecurity for our Battery Management System (BMS) and Battery Pack platforms.This role requires deep expertise across embedded systems security, application development and security, security tooling, and automotive/industrial cybersecurity standards, with the ability to take independent architectural and risk-based decisions across hardware, firmware, backend platforms, and manufacturing environments.The candidate will own the product security strategy from concept to production, web ecosystem integration, and field deployment, ensuring secure-by-design implementation and near-zero security defect leakage into production.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and own the product security architecture for BMS and Battery Pack systemsDrive secure development lifecycle (SDL) adoption across firmware, hardware, and software teamsLead structured threat modelling, risk assessments and ensure zero defects as part of the product development and delivery with secure development lifecycle principleImplement cybersecurity aligned to:ISO/SAE 21434UN R155 / R156IEC 62443 (where applicable)Design and validate:Secure bootFirmware signingKey management and provisioningHardware Root of Trust / HSM integrationSecure CAN / CAN-FD / diagnostics / OTA communication layersLead firmware and software penetration testing from product perspectiveDefine secure manufacturing processes (firmware flashing, key injection)Provide cybersecurity approval/sign-off for product releasesDefine and secure web-based platforms supporting OTA management portals, Battery analytics dashboards, Manufacturing & provisioning toolsDefine secure manufacturing processes like Firmware flashing, secure key injections, provisioning workflowsEnsure supply chain security validation and third-party firmware integrity checksEnsure no critical or high-risk security defects are released into productionRequired Qualifications10–12 years of experience in embedded systems security, automotive cybersecurity, or industrial product securityHands-on experience securing BMS, EV platforms, or industrial control productsStrong knowledge of:Embedded C/C++ securityCAN protocol securityCryptography (AES, ECC, SHA-256, TLS where applicable)Secure boot and hardware security modulesWeb application security principlesExperience implementing ISO/SAE 21434 or equivalent frameworksProven ability to take technical risk decisions independentlyExperience with security tool selection, deployment, and DevSecOps integrationPreferred QualificationsExperience with EV Battery Packs or Energy Storage SystemsFamiliarity with AUTOSAR security stackExperience with OTA security and key lifecycle managementSecurity certifications (CISSP, ISO 21434 Practitioner, etc.)