Salary: £35,000 - 55,000 per year Requirements: Minimum of a degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field Minimum of 5 years of experience in cryptography or embedded security Strong C/C++ programming skills Deep understanding of symmetric encryption (AES, block cipher modes, authenticated encryption) Deep understanding of asymmetric encryption & digital signatures (RSA, ECC, ECDSA, ECDH) Deep understanding of hashing and message authentication (SHA-2/3, HMAC, CMAC) Knowledge of key exchange protocols and secure session establishment Familiarity with PKI and certificate management Experience in automotive embedded platforms Experience with cryptographic libraries and secure communication protocols (TLS/DTLS/IPsec) Knowledge of secure coding practices and side-channel attack mitigation Preferred: Experience in Secure ECU Development (AutoSAR, Crypto Stack, SecOC, CAN, CAN-FD, Automotive Ethernet) Preferred: Experience with debuggers Preferred: Automotive ECU security experience Preferred: AUTOSAR Crypto Stack knowledge Preferred: Secure boot and OTA/FOTA implementation experience Preferred: Familiarity with post-quantum cryptography concepts Preferred: Ability to communicate with Chinese OEMs and development teams Responsibilities: Design and implement cryptographic modules for embedded and automotive platforms Develop and integrate cryptographic algorithms including symmetric and asymmetric algorithms Implement secure boot, chain-of-trust, and secure firmware update mechanisms Design and integrate key exchange protocols and secure session establishment Design and manage key management systems (KMS) and certificate handling (X.509) Integrate cryptographic libraries such as OpenSSL, MbedTLS, WolfSSL, etc. Integrate Hardware Security Modules (HSM) or TPM-based security solutions Support secure communication protocols (TLS, DTLS, IPsec, MACsec) Conduct cryptographic reviews, vulnerability analysis, and performance optimization Support compliance documentation and security validation activities Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system-level security architecture Technologies: AUTOSAR Cryptography Embedded Ethernet Firmware Hardware HSM Support Security C++ More: We are seeking experienced Cryptography Engineers for a permanent hybrid role in our innovative team. Our company focuses on cutting-edge embedded and automotive security solutions. We offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for collaboration and professional growth. Join us to contribute to the development of advanced cryptographic modules and enhance security standards in the automotive sector. last updated 9 week of 2026