(Senior) Automotive Cyber Security Test Manager

About the Role

At MOIA, vehicle security is a cornerstone of trust in autonomous mobility.
As a (Senior) Automotive Cyber Security Test Manager (all genders), you will establish and continuously evolve our vehicle security verification and validation capabilities across our fully autonomous vehicle platform, including the ID.Buzz AD.

You will lead vulnerability management initiatives, define comprehensive security testing strategies, and collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure our vehicles meet the highest standards of cybersecurity, safety, and operational integrity.

This role is ideal for someone who combines hands-on security testing expertise with a systems-level understanding of automotive cybersecurity and enjoys working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

What You Will Do

• Design and implement MOIA’s vehicle security testing framework across embedded systems and vehicle-wide architectures.
• Define and execute security verification and validation test plans covering ECUs, communication interfaces, and vehicle networks.
• Lead vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation activities across hardware and software components.
• Establish processes and tooling for continuous security testing, including fuzzing, penetration testing, and static and dynamic analysis.
• Collaborate with platform, software, and safety teams to integrate security testing into development and release workflows.
• Create and maintain documentation for security test procedures, threat models, and vulnerability tracking.
• Support compliance with automotive cybersecurity standards, including ISO/SAE 21434 and UN R155.
• Contribute to incident response planning and post-incident security analysis.

What Will Help You Succeed

• Education: Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience: Proven background in security testing for embedded systems, automotive platforms, or connected devices.
• Automotive Knowledge: Strong understanding of CAN, LIN, Ethernet, ECU architectures, and vehicle communication systems.
• Security Expertise: Familiarity with vulnerability assessment methodologies and automotive security testing tools.
• Automation: Experience with Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages for test automation and reporting.
• Software Security: Knowledge of secure coding practices and software development lifecycles.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with engineering, safety, and compliance teams.
• Language: Business-level fluency in written and spoken English.

Nice to Have

• Experience with automotive cybersecurity standards and homologation processes (ISO/SAE 21434, UN R155).
• Hands-on experience with automotive penetration testing tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of hardware security concepts such as Secure Boot, TPM, and HSM.
• Experience in incident response or post-mortem analysis of cybersecurity incidents.
• Contributions to security tooling, cybersecurity research, or open-source/community initiatives.

We Encourage You to Apply

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, even if you do not meet every requirement. If you’re excited about this opportunity and inspired by MOIA’s mission, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Benefits

• Competitive compensation including performance-based bonus.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home or from one of our offices.
• Flexible working hours and adaptable work arrangements to support different life situations.
• Home office budget plus a monthly expense allowance.
• Remote work abroad for up to six weeks per year from more than 35 countries.
• Deutschlandticket fully subsidized for public transportation across Germany, plus discounted MOIA rides.
• Fitness benefits including subsidized gym membership or bike leasing.
• Continuous learning through training, workshops, conferences, coaching, books, language classes, and job rotation.
• Mental health support including professional coaching sessions and wellness workshops.
• 30 vacation days, plus sabbatical and unpaid leave options.
• Relocation support covering visa and administrative assistance.
• Dog-friendly offices.

Please note that student and internship positions come with an adjusted benefits package.

Be Who You Are

At MOIA, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to who we are. As a proud member of Charta der Vielfalt, we actively foster an environment where people of all ages, gender identities, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and backgrounds feel respected, valued, and included.

We support this commitment through ongoing unconscious bias training and continuously improve our hiring process with diverse interview panels.

How We Work

Our teams collaborate in a hybrid environment across our Berlin and Hamburg offices. We combine remote and on-site work in a way that best supports collaboration, innovation, and team success.

While spending time together in our offices helps us build trust and solve complex challenges, we also value flexibility and empower teams to organize their work routines in ways that best suit their needs.

Who We Are

At MOIA, we are reimagining the future of urban mobility through safe, autonomous, and sustainable transportation solutions. With more than 400 employees representing over 60 nationalities, we are building technology that helps cities become more livable.

Since launching our ridepooling service in Hamburg in 2019, we have transported more than 12 million passengers and have become part of the city’s public transportation system. Today, MOIA is evolving into a technology provider delivering scalable, safe, turnkey autonomous driving solutions for cities and public transport operators.

Together, we are shaping the future of mobility—making it more reliable, sustainable, safe, and comfortable for everyone.

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