Vehicle Security Test Engineer

Join us as a (Senior) Vehicle Security Test Engineer (all genders) and help ensure the safety and resilience of our autonomous mobility systems.

At MOIA, vehicle security is a cornerstone of trust in autonomous mobility. As a (Senior) Vehicle Security Test Engineer, you will be responsible for establishing and evolving our security verification and validation capabilities across the fully autonomous vehicle platform like the ID.Buzz AD. You'll lead vulnerability management efforts, define testing strategies, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure our vehicles meet the highest standards of cybersecurity and operational integrity.

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

What you will do

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

What will help you to fulfill your role 

• A degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automotive engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in security testing of embedded systems, automotive platforms, or connected devices.
• Strong understanding of automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and ECU architectures.
• Familiarity with vulnerability assessment methodologies and security testing tools.
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash) for test orchestration and reporting.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and software development lifecycles.
• Ability to work across disciplines and communicate effectively with engineering, safety, and compliance teams.
• Business-level fluency in English, both written and spoken

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with automotive cybersecurity standards and homologation processes (e.g., ISO/SAE 21434, UN R155).
• Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools and techniques for automotive systems.
• Familiarity with hardware security concepts (e.g., secure boot, TPM, HSM).
• Background in incident response or post-mortem analysis of security breaches.
• Contributions to security tooling, research, or community initiatives

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds — even if you don't meet every requirement. If you're excited about the role and MOIA's mission, we'd love to hear from you

Our benefits in a nutshell

• Competitive salary (including bonus)  
• Hybrid work setup: Work from home or one of our offices - you and your team decide how often to meet, blending flexibility with collaboration 
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of flexible work arrangements depending on your needs (parenting, care work, volunteering, etc.) 
• Budget and monthly expense allowance for home office setup 
• Possibility of remote work from outside Germany for up to 6 weeks per year from over 35 countries - learn more in our blog
• Public transport ticket (fully subsidized "Deutschlandticket") for commuting and travelling throughout Germany and discount on MOIA rides
• Subsidized fitness club membership or bike leasing 
• Learning environment with continuous learning days, job rotation, trainings and workshops, coaching, conferences, books, and language classes 
• Mental health support, 1:1 sessions with external professionals and mental unload workshops 
• 30 vacation days, sabbatical and unpaid leave option 
• Relocation support with service provider (visa, administration, etc.) 
• Dog-friendly offices

For student & internship positions, we have an adjusted set of benefits. You can find them here. 

Be who you are

We are a member of Charta der Vielfalt and are dedicated to actively fostering a workplace that celebrates and promotes diversity in various aspects such as age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or cognitive ability, and ethnicity. At MOIA, we embrace a culture where people are accepted, respected, valued, appreciated, and included.

In our commitment to promoting diversity and inclusivity, we regularly provide unconscious bias training to all our employees. Furthermore, we continuously strive to enhance our hiring process by ensuring a diverse hiring panel.

Our Future Work model

Since we love to collaborate, it is clear to us that we don't want to become a fully remote company, but we also don't need to spend every day of the week in the office to do a great job.

Our current hybrid work approach focuses on adapting to different needs, including increased flexibility that works best for the teams and the individuals with as much self-determination as possible.

Get more insights on how we work on our blog to find out more about our hiring process or follow us on Instagram for a look inside MOIA. 

Who we are

At MOIA we're reimagining the future of mobility – safe, autonomous and tailored to the needs of cities and their people. As a tech company with more than 400 employees, we build mobility solutions that truly move cities forward.

We launched our ridepooling service in Hamburg in 2019 and have been part of the city's public transport system since 2023. Since launch, we have transported over 12 million passengers. Currently, MOIA is evolving from a mobility provider to a tech provider offering a scalable and safe turnkey solution for autonomous driving. 

With office locations in Berlin and Hamburg, our diverse and international team comprising more than 60 nationalities works together toward that shared mission. 

MOIA is more than a technology provider – we are a partner to cities and public transport operators committed to creating more livable spaces and delivering mobility solutions that are reliable, safe and comfortable.

Your application to MOIA

We value authenticity and personal insights in your application responses. While AI tools can be useful, we encourage you to answer the following questions based on your own experiences and understanding. This helps us keep a human touch and better evaluate your unique perspective and match for the role.

To reinforce an unbiased screening process, we kindly ask you not to include your picture, age, address, or any other details unrelated to your qualifications and suitability for the role. Additionally, we anonymize applications during the initial review phase by removing personally identifiable information. This ensures that our evaluation focuses solely on your skills, experience, and potential – supporting a fair and inclusive hiring experience for all candidates.