Automotive Product Security Lead

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the automotive product security framework aligned to ISO 21434 and ASPICE
• Establish practical processes, templates, and minimum control expectations for cybersecurity activities
• Act as the product security lead across R&D fleet, robotaxi, and customer software programmes
• Define expectations and provide independent review for automotive cybersecurity cases
• Establish mechanisms for product cybersecurity risk visibility, challenge, and escalation
• Translate regulatory and customer expectations into practical internal requirements
• Advise and upskill engineering teams on TARA, secure architecture, and security testing
• Develop metrics to demonstrate product security maturity and assurance readiness

Requirements

• Proven experience in senior product security, automotive cybersecurity, or embedded systems security
• Strong knowledge of ISO 21434 and UNECE R155
• Experience with cybersecurity lifecycle activities including TARA and residual risk treatment
• Technical judgement in software security, threat modelling, and risk assessment
• Experience reviewing cybersecurity cases or technical evidence packs
• Ability to partner with product, engineering, safety, and legal teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate with high autonomy in fast-moving environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience scaling product security capabilities in growing organisations
• Familiarity with ASPICE, ISO 26262, or ISO 21448 / SOTIF
• Experience with autonomous vehicles, ADAS, robotics, or OTA update systems
• Experience with supplier assurance and third-party cybersecurity risk
• Certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, or GICSP

About the Company

Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.