Staff Platform Security Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Staff Platform Security Engineer at Ford developing and implementing embedded security solutions for next-generation automotive platforms. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security architectures and components.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,200 - $283,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing embedded security solutions for automotive platforms, with a strong focus on Embedded C programming, Linux-based environments, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Proven ability to drive end-to-end solutions and optimize embedded software while ensuring security and performance.

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Embedded C ProgrammingLinux-Based Embedded EnvironmentsEmbedded Security SolutionsGit Version ControlJira Issue Management

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Hard Skills

Embedded Systems DevelopmentUnit TestingDebuggingCryptographic ServicesSecure Boot ImplementationsKey ProvisioningTPM (Trusted Platform Module)Performance TroubleshootingSystem Integration TestingPrototype Development

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingIndependent WorkCollaborationAdaptabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

GitJiraLinuxEmbedded SoftwareAutomotive Platforms

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveConsumer DevicesIoTSemiconductorCybersecurity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityIoTLinuxRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement embedded security solutions for next-generation automotive platforms.
Translate high-level security and system requirements into scalable, secure embedded system designs.
Collaborate with systems engineering to refine requirements and ensure feasibility in embedded environments.
Partner with cybersecurity teams to define and implement security architectures and platform-level security components.
Work closely with test teams to support validation activities, including test case development and issue resolution.
Identify gaps in existing architecture and design, then build and integrate missing components end-to-end.
Develop, maintain, and optimize embedded software using Embedded C as the primary language.
Implement and support unit testing and participate in broader system and integration testing efforts.
Utilize Git for version control and Jira for task/issue tracking to manage day-to-day development work.
Contribute to secure services, key provisioning workflows, and cryptographic operations within the platform.
Troubleshoot complex issues in a Linux-based embedded environment, including performance and security-related defects.
Operate as a self-directed engineer, driving delivery of key platform milestones and contributing production-level code on aggressive timelines.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
10+ years of embedded systems development experience
Strong hands-on experience with Embedded C as primary development language
Proven track record of building security into shipped embedded products
Strong experience working in Linux-based embedded environments
Experience designing and implementing embedded security solutions (platform-level security, secure services, key provisioning, etc.)
Comfortable working in early-stage, prototype, and pre–go-to-market environments
Ability to work independently, operate in ambiguity, and drive solutions end-to-end
Experience collaborating with systems engineering, cybersecurity, and test/validation teams
Proficiency with Git for source control
Experience using Jira or similar tools for work tracking and issue management
Strong problem-solving, debugging, and unit testing skills in embedded contexts
Rust programming experience (even better)
Experience with TPM (Trusted Platform Module)
Experience with secure boot implementations
Experience with key provisioning and cryptographic services
Background in automotive platforms (highly preferred)
Experience in consumer devices (mobile, IoT, etc.)
Experience at semiconductor companies (e.g., Qualcomm, AMD, Intel, Broadcom)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.