Principal Security Engineer, Pen-Test Expert

over 2 years ago
Full time role
California, US · San Jose, CA, US · Seattle, WA, US... more
California, US · San Jose, CA, US · Seattle, WA, US... more

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NIO’s mission is to shape a joyful lifestyle by offering premium smart electric vehicles and providing the best user experience. ...

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Job Description

The NIO Security Research team is responsible for designing and architecting the security mechanism of Digital Systems for the next generation vehicles with full autonomous driving capabilities, and developing core security components (including software, tools) from the ground up. Our mission is to innovate next-generation vehicle security architecture and make it happen on mass-produced vehicles. 
NIO is seeking a Principal Security Engineer, Pen-Test Expert for its North American R&D Center based in North San Jose. This is an opportunity to deploy your security results in the world's leading smart vehicle system. 
This position can be based in San Jose, CA or Seattle, WA.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform penetration tests vehicle embedded system, charging pile and power exchange station system by manual penetration or automatic penetration testing tools, and find out the network security defects of the system, such as the use of insecure encryption algorithms and protocols, component vulnerabilities, hardware security issues, injection vulnerabilities, etc.
  • Carry out security review on new product requirements design scheme.
  • Research the solution of the vulnerability, track the development process of developers, and assist the development to repair the vulnerability.
  • Participate in CTF competitions organized by domestic and international organizations.  

Requirements:

  • Master degree or above in Computer Science, information security or related major.
  • 10 years or more professional experience.
  • Proficient in mainstream offensive and defensive methods, technologies, tools, etc. including but not limited to Android, Linux, radio; proficient in at least one programming language (C/C ++/JAVA/Python/Go, etc.).
  • In-depth research on Web security, Internet security, Android security, system security, Fuzz technology, hardware security, coding security, Internet security, wireless security, protocol penetration, etc.
  • Familiar with common penetration testing methods and tools, understand the principle of typical vulnerabilities, utilization methods and protection.
  • Excellent communication skills and great teamwork.

Preferred Requirements:

  • PhD degree in computer science, information security or related fields with publications.
  • Experience in Internet of Vehicles/Internet of Things security penetration or research.
  • Experience in mining vulnerabilities based on machine learning.
  • Top team leaders/members participation in CTF and GeekPwn attack competitions such as NIPS-Adversarial Vision Challenge, and GeekPwn International Cybersecurity and AI Contest Challenge. 
About NIO    NIO Inc. is a pioneer in China’s premium smart electric vehicle market. Founded in November 2014, NIO’s mission is to shape a joyful lifestyle. NIO aims to build a community starting with smart electric vehicles to share joy and grow together with users. NIO designs, jointly manufactures, and sells smart premium electric vehicles, driving innovations in next-generation technologies in connectivity, autonomous driving, and artificial intelligence. Redefining the user experience, NIO provides users with comprehensive and convenient power solutions, innovative Battery as a Service (BaaS) program, and other user-centric services. NIO began deliveries of the ES8, a 7-seater flagship premium electric SUV, in China in June 2018, and its variant, the 6-seater ES8, in March 2019. NIO officially launched the ES6, a 5-seater high-performance premium electric SUV, in December 2018 and began deliveries of the ES6 in June 2019. NIO officially launched the EC6, a 5-seater premium electric coupe SUV, in December 2019 and began deliveries of the EC6 in September 2020.
Equal Employment Opportunity   NIO is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, age, sex, ancestry, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, present or past history of mental disability, genetic information or any other classification protected by state or federal law. NIO US is an E-Verify employer.

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