Senior Cyber Security Engineer - Software Development
Location: Shannon, Ireland | Salary: Competitive | Posting Start Date: 20/04/2026 | Posting End Date: 04/05/2026
Shape the future of modern luxury at our R&D Software Development campus situated in Shannon. Develop cutting‑edge software and computer vision alongside global experts to make our iconic vehicles safer, smarter and more capable than ever before.
JLR is recruiting for a Senior Software Engineer to work within the Cyber Security Engineering area, playing a key role in the full lifecycle engineering of secure, high‑quality software for automotive platforms. This role is hands on, covering software design, implementation, testing, compliance documentation, and integration across multiple vehicle platforms, all within a modern, security‑focused engineering environment.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain high‑quality software for embedded security applications to meet specific security goals
Produce supporting documentation and compliance artefacts
Integrate software components into a variety of POSIX based platforms
Work collaboratively with in‑house and Tier 1 cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality customer experiences
Systematically document, organise, and analyse security‑related information to gain insights into security operations and enhance overall security posture
Develop, document, and institutionalise best‑practice software guidelines, practices, and procedures for cyber security, ensuring consistency and reliability across the organisation
Qualifications
Demonstrated understanding of software architecture and strong programming skills in C and C++, with the ability to write efficient, reliable and secure code
In‑depth familiarity with POSIX standards, specifically in embedded Linux, Android or QNX environments, ensuring seamless integration and compatibility
Extensive hands‑on experience with kernel/user space software built on BSPs for SoCs based around ARM A‑Profile cores or similar high‑performance embedded platforms
Strong experience integrating software components into complex platform environments
Solid understanding of cyber security principles, including cryptography, key management, firewall configurations, and software integrity, to protect sensitive data and systems
Comprehensive experience in software development, covering all stages of the software lifecycle, from initial design to deployment and maintenance
Working knowledge of maintaining DevSecOps pipelines for the project (e.g. GitLab, Jenkins)
Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python and Bash
Hybrid working is a voluntary, non‑contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when, and where they work. Some roles may require more on‑site presence; details can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.
JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.
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