Job Description

Product Security and QA Lead
Help shape the future of mobility.
Imagine a world with zero vehicle accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and wireless vehicle connectivity all around us. Every day, we move closer to making that world a reality. Aptiv's passionate team of engineers and developers creates advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions and data connectivity solutions so that automakers can bring advanced capabilities to more people around the globe. This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help to prevent accidents caused by human error.
We are seeking an experienced Product Security and QA Lead to drive security and quality assurance initiatives for our edge AI applications. This role requires deep technical expertise in AI/ML systems to ensure our edge computing solutions meet the highest standards of security, reliability, and performance. You will lead cross-functional teams to establish robust security frameworks and quality processes specifically tailored for AI applications deployed at the edge.
Your Role
Security Leadership

• Security Architecture: Design and implement comprehensive security frameworks for edge AI applications, including secure model deployment, data protection, and device authentication
• Threat Modeling: Conduct threat assessments specific to edge AI environments, identifying vulnerabilities in AI models, edge devices, and communication channels
• Security Testing: Establish security testing protocols including penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and adversarial AI testing
• Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, CCPA) and emerging AI governance frameworks
• Privacy Protection: Implement privacy-preserving techniques for edge AI, including federated learning, differential privacy, and secure multi-party computation

Quality Assurance Leadership

• QA Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive QA strategies for edge AI products, including model validation, performance testing, and reliability assessment
• Test Planning: Create detailed test plans covering functional, performance, security, and AI-specific testing scenarios
• Team Management: Lead and mentor QA engineers, security analysts, and test automation specialists
• Quality Metrics: Establish KPIs and metrics for product quality, security posture, and AI application/model performance
• Process Improvement: Continuously optimize testing processes and methodologies for edge AI applications

Edge AI Specialization

• Model Validation: Ensure AI models perform accurately and reliably in edge environments with limited computational resources
• Performance Optimization: Test and validate AI applications under various edge computing constraints (latency, bandwidth, power consumption)
• Device Integration: Oversee security and quality testing across diverse edge devices and hardware platforms
• OTA Updates: Establish secure over-the-air update mechanisms for AI models and edge applications

Your Background
Key ingredients for succeeding in this role are your:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field
• Experience: 10+ years in product security and/or QA leadership roles, with 3+ years specifically in AI/ML or edge computing
• Security Knowledge: Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat modeling, and security testing methodologies
• AI/ML Understanding: Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms, model training, inference, and AI system architectures
• Edge Computing: Experience with edge computing platforms, IoT devices, and distributed AI systems
• Programming: Proficiency in Python, C/C++, and scripting languages for test automation
• Security Tools: Experience with security testing tools (SAST, DAST, IAST), vulnerability scanners, and penetration testing frameworks
• AI Frameworks: Familiarity with TensorFlow Lite, ONNX, PyTorch Mobile, and edge AI optimization tools
• Cloud Platforms: Experience with AWS IoT, Azure IoT Edge, Google Cloud AI Platform, or similar edge AI platforms
• Testing Frameworks: Knowledge of automated testing tools, CI/CD pipelines, and test management systems

Why join us?

• You can grow at Aptiv.Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Hybrid and flexible working hours;
• Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development);
• Life and accident insurance;
• Sodexo cards for food and beverages
• Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events;
• EAP Employee Assistance;
• Access to fitness clubs (T&C apply);
• Creche facility for working parents;

Apply today, and together let's change tomorrow!
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