A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience

• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence

• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About the Role 

We are seeking a Security Engineer to join our Global KMS team, contributing to the development and operation of foundational security services across our platform landscape.

In this role, you will help design, maintain, and extend security infrastructure & services that underpin secure device provisioning, lifecycle management, and SOC‑integrated Root of Trust (RoT) capabilities. Your work will directly support Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) and the trusted elements of the platform, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure manufacturing and deployment processes.

This position requires close collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and partner ecosystems, combining strong technical expertise with a structured, operational mindset.

What You Will Do  

• Actively collaborate with product engineering, IT, and manufacturing teams to ensure security is embedded as a proactive and integral part of the product development lifecycle

• Design, develop, deploy, and operate security infrastructure services, including:

  o   Key management systems

  o   Manufacturing provisioning services

  o   Certificate authorities and code‑signing infrastructure

• Define and implement APIs, protocols, and services for secure enumeration, configuration, and management of platform assets

• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and controls for cryptographic key generation, handling, lifecycle management, and access governance

• Interface with manufacturing partners to support, troubleshoot, and debug security provisioning activities

• Partner with software development teams to enable hosting platforms, tooling, SDKs, and integration components required for internal and external consumers

• Own the day‑to‑day operation, reliability, and continuous improvement of security infrastructure services

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics

• 5+ years of industry experience in a software development or security engineering role

• Solid working knowledge of Linux environments, including command‑line tools

• Proficiency in C/C++, Java, and Python

• Practical experience with HTTP(S) services, including reverse proxies (Apache or Nginx), VPNs, and SSL/TLS configuration

• Foundational experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), like:

  o   PKCS#11 (Cryptoki) interface usage

  o   Code‑signing services

  o   Secure payload decryption, certificate signing, and device identity generation

• Ability to understand complex systems, particularly in the context of vehicle architectures and manufacturing workflows

• Strong understanding of security concepts such as:

  o   Secure key generation and delivery

  o   Access control mechanisms and token‑based authorization

  o   Multi‑party authorization (e.g., n‑of‑m schemes)

• Working knowledge of cryptographic primitives and secure communication protocols

• Clear and effective communication skills in English

• Strong collaboration mindset, openness in communication, resilience, and a sense of ownership

Bonus Points if You Have

• Automotive cybersecurity experience, ideally within a Tier‑1 supplier or OEM environment

• Hands‑on operational experience with:

  o   HSM deployment, maintenance, backup, and recovery

  o   Code‑signing infrastructure and access control systems

  o   Web services deployment and CI/CD pipelines

• Experience with containerized and cloud‑native environments (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS)

• Familiarity with CloudHSM technologies

• Experience with Utimaco HSMs, including firmware configuration or modification

• Logging, monitoring, and observability experience (rsyslog, ELK stack, Logstash)

• Linux system hardening and access control (SELinux, AppArmor, SMACK, PAM, SSH, FIDO/U2F)

• Key‑provisioning experience for:

  o   AUTOSAR (SHE)

  o   Trusted Execution Environments (e.g., Trustonic / Kinibi)

• Practical experience with:

  o   Microsoft SignTool

  o   Android APK/APEX signing processes

What Makes You Eligible 

• Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel  

• Ability to work from an office in Queretaro, 3+ days per week (hybrid)

• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment 

What We Offer  

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.

• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)

• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University-

• Competitive wellness benefits.

• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.