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Working at Guardknox

Automotive manufacturers are confronting increasing cyber security threats targeted at vehicles. Understanding that connected cars hacks can kill people, cause very expensive recalls and lead to lawsuits due to manufacturer’s liability, they are seeking solutions to address this growing concern.

GuardKnox offers automotive manufacturers a comprehensive automotive cyber security hardware solution, which fits the automotive value chain and alleviates the difficulties of integrating a software solution. It is a proven technology geared specifically for the automotive eco-system.

Do not see exactly what you are looking for? Go ahead and email us your resume or CV at jobs@guardknox.com .

Jobs

  • Germany 2 job opportunities

    • Business Development :

      • Account Manager :

        Job Purpose:

        The GuardKnox Account Manager’s task is to develop long-term relationships with a portfolio of clients in the automotive industry and connect with relevant business, technical executives and stakeholders in order to further develop GuardKnox’s EU business and collaborate with global teams working on prominent accounts. 

        The Account Manager will work closely with the Account Manager at Headquarters, facilitating new business opportunities for GuardKnox.

        The Account Manager will also assist internal departments by collecting information (such as sales leads or testimonials), assisting in the processing and analysis of client data, and identifying industry trends.

         

        Responsibilities Include:

        • Act as a main point of contact for clients 
        • Develop relationships with clients
        • Build relationships with executive leaders, decision makers, stakeholders and managers, in order to bring new business to GuardKnox
        • Create and maintain a pipeline of RFQs with clients
        • Lead the procurement process from RFQ to nomination in collaboration with the GM and the HQ executives
        • Communicate clearly the progress of the projects to internal and external stakeholders
        • Take ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and change requests. Explore opportunities to add value to accounts and to the ongoing projects
        • Work closely with the business development, Sales Engineer, from proposal throughout the entire lifecycle of the project
        • Analyze client data to provide customer relationship management insights

        Requirements

        • Proven account management, sales, or other relevant experience from Tier 1 automotive companies
        • Preferably experience in Gateway, Body, Domain Controller, Telematics and IVI domain
        • Natural relationship builder. Demonstrated ability to communicate, present, and influence at all levels of customer management, including executive and C-level
        • Experience in working in an international environment and international teams
        • Bachelor’s degree in software engineering/computer science / electrical engineering, M.Sc. degree – Preferable
        • A go-getter approach to achieving goals
        • Highly independent, self-motivated and able to thrive in a results-driven environment
        • Ability to prioritize among competing tasks
        • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
        • German – mother tongue level.
        • Fluent in English – verbal and written, including technical language
        • French, Italian – advantage

        Location: Stuttgart, Germany

         

        Apply

    • R&D :

      • Pre-Sale Engineer :

        Job Purpose:

        Pre-Sale Engineer at GuardKnox is responsible for providing technical solutions to new & existing Tier1 and OEM automotive companies.  The Pre-Sale Engineer is responsible for actively driving and managing the pre-sales processes with customers.

         

         

        Responsibilities Include:

        • Provide technical solutions in a professional manner during the pre-sales process
        • Identify customers technical and business requirements and help define the GuardKnox technical solution that meets them
        • Understand business drivers and risks involved to the customer and to GuardKnox
        • Develop a trust relationship with clients.
        • Build relationships with executive leaders, decision-makers, stakeholders and managers, in addition, bring new business to GuardKnox.
        • Builds productive relationships, fostering teamwork by keeping colleagues updated on activities
        • Work with Project Management, Technical Management, and Account managers to give input on issues with current and new products
        • Gathers customer technical requirements and write technical documents, bids, and proposals
        • Prepare and deliver presentations or demo regarding the products

         

        Requirements:

        • Experience in a similar position, at least 3 years
        • Deep knowledge and understanding of embedded systems
        • Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering / Computer Science / Electrical Engineering or equivalent proven experience
        • Analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to recognize the clients’ demands
        • Identifying trends and conveying them internally
        • Dedicated, highly Independent, Self-motivated and able to thrive in a results-driven environment
        • Ability to prioritize among competing tasks
        • Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
        • German – Mother tongue
        • Fluent in English – verbal and written
        • French – advantage

         

        Location: Stuttgart/Munich, Germany

        Apply

  • Israel 6 job opportunities

    • Business Development :

      • Account Manager :

        Job Purpose:

        The GuardKnox Account Manager task is to develop long-term relationships with a portfolio of clients in the automotive industry, connecting with relevant business, technical executives and stakeholders, in order to develop GuardKnox business, and bring it to the stage of receiving RFQs if relevant.  You will collaborate with project teams working to achieve high customer satisfaction.

        The Account Manager also will assist internal departments by collecting information, such as sales leads or testimonials, and assist in the processing and analysis of client data, and identifying industry trends.

        Responsibilities Include:

        • Act as the main point of contact for clients.
        • Develop a trust relationship with clients.
        • Build relationships with executive leaders, decision-makers, stakeholders and managers, in addition, bring new business to GuardKnox.
        • Create and maintain a pipeline of RFQs with the client
        • Lead the procurement process from RFQ to nomination in collaboration with the GM and the HQ executives.
        • Communicate clearly the progress of the projects to internal and external stakeholders
        • Take ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, change requests; exploring opportunities to add value to accounts and to the ongoing projects.
        • Work closely with the business development, Sales Engineer, from proposal throughout the entire lifecycle of the project.
        • Analyze client data to provide customer relationship management

        Requirements:

        • Proven Account Management, Sales or other relevant experience from Tier1 automotive companies.
        • Natural relationship builder demonstrated the ability to communicate, present and influence effectively at all levels of customer management, including executive and C-level
        • Experience in working in an international environment and international teams
        • Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering / Computer Science / Electrical Engineering
        • A go-getter approach to achieving goals, dedicated
        • Highly Independent, Self-motivated and able to thrive in a results-driven environment
        • Ability to prioritize among competing tasks
        • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
        • Fluent in English – verbal and written, including technical language
        • German and/or French – advantage

        Location: Ramle, Israel

        Apply

    • R&D :

      • Pre-Sale Engineer :

        Job Purpose:

        Pre-Sale Engineer at GuardKnox is responsible for providing technical solutions to new & existing Tier1 and OEM automotive companies.  The Pre-Sale Engineer is responsible for actively driving and managing the pre-sales processes with customers.

        Responsibilities Include:

        • Provide technical solutions in a professional manner during the pre-sales process
        • Identify customers technical and business requirements and help define the GuardKnox technical solution that meets them
        • Understand business drivers and risks involved to the customer and to GuardKnox
        • Builds productive relationships, fostering teamwork by keeping colleagues updated on activities
        • Work with Project Management, Technical Management, and Account managers to give input on issues with current and new products
        • Gathers customer technical requirements and write the technical documents, bids, and proposals
        • Prepare and deliver presentations or demo regarding the products

         

        Requirements:

        • Experience in a similar position
        • Deep knowledge and understanding of embedded systems
        • Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering / Computer Science / Electrical Engineering or equivalent proven experience
        • Analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to recognize the clients’ demands
        • Identifying trends and conveying them internally
        • Dedicated, highly Independent, Self-motivated and able to thrive in a results-driven environment
        • Ability to prioritize among competing tasks
        • Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
        • Fluent in English – verbal and written
        • German and/or French – advantage

        Location: Ramle, Israel

         

        Apply

      • FPGA and Hardware Development Engineer :

        Job Purpose:

        An integral part of GuardKnox product development is the hardware development team. This team is responsible for the core hardware and logic design which powers GuardKnox embedded solutions. The FPGA and hardware development engineer will the responsible for high reliably real-time FPGA logic development activities and hardware design, including design of low-level drivers and conversion from code to logic.

         

        Responsibilities Include:

        • High reliably FPGA logic development
        • Design of system architecture and data flow on a SOC with processors and FPGA logic
        • Development of bare metal drivers
        • The transition of functionality from software to FPGA logic
        • Hardware component selection and basic board design (including power and analog)
        • Development in conformance to safety and cybersecurity standard

         

        Requirements:

        • Bachelors’ degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science – A must
        • Hands-on experience with embedded systems– A must
        • Hands-on experience with FPGA development – A must
        • Low level and bare-metal programming – A must
        • Familiarity with Xilinx architecture – A must
        • Experience with hard realtime application development – preferred
        • Experience with board design – preferred
        • Experience with safety-critical systems – preferred
        • Experience with automotive systems – preferred

        Location:

        Ramle, Israel

         

        Apply

      • Realtime Embedded Software Engineer :

        Job Description:

        An integral part of GuardKnox product development is the realtime software team. This team is responsible for the core software stack which powers GuardKnox embedded solutions. The realtime embedded software engineer will be responsible for high-reliability real-time software development activities on all layers, starting from bare metal and up to the application.

         

        Responsibilities Include:

        • High-reliability real-time software development
        • Development on a bare-metal microcontroller or on top of an RTOS
        • Development of hard real-time applications
        • RTOS integration
        • Driver and firmware development
        • Development in conformance to safety and cybersecurity standard

         

        Requirements:

        • Bachelors’ degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science or proven experience– A must
        • Hands-on experience with embedded systems– A must
        • Low level and driver development- A must
        • Experience with formal cybersecurity methodology and design- Preferred
        • Familiar with encryption techniques- preferred
        • Familiarity with RISC architecture –preferred
        • Experience with hard realtime application development – preferred
        • Experience with ARM development – preferred
        • Experience with safety-critical systems – preferred
        • Experience with automotive systems – preferred

        Location

        Ramle, Israel

         

        Apply

      • Penetration Testing Engineer and Security Researcher :

        Job Purpose:

        An integral part of GuardKnox development and marketing strategy is discovering and exploiting weaknesses both in vehicles and any potential bugs in the GuardKnox solutions. The penetration testing engineer will responsible for all penetration testing activities on both customer vehicles and on the GuardKnox solutions. Responsibilities include:

         

        Responsibilities Include:

        • Analyzing complex embedded systems and assessing potential vulnerabilities
        • Designing attack scenarios and vectors
        • Implementing attacks by exploiting vulnerabilities
        • Providing demonstrations to customers, including on customer vehicles
        • Working with internal development teams to assess weaknesses in GuardKnox products
        • In the future, the possibility to become a team leader as the penetration testing team grows

         

        Requirements

        • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science or proven experience– A must
        • Hands-on experience with embedded systems– A must
        • Assembly code and firmware know-how(hands-on experience preferred) – A must
        • Familiarity with RISC architecture – A must
        • Experience with ARM development – preferred
        • Experience with FPGA development – preferred
        • Experience with formal cybersecurity methodology and design – preferred
        • Experience with automotive systems – preferred

        Location

        Ramle, Israel

         

        Apply

      • Automation Engineer :

        Job Description:

        An integral part of GuardKnox’s development process is the extensive verification and testing of its products. In order to be integrated into the automotive system, a high degree of reliability is required, and compliance with safety standards. In order to test and verify GuardKnox products, an advanced automated testing environment is required. The automation and verification engineer shall be responsible for developing this environment and running products through.

        Responsibilities Include:

        • Analyzing complex embedded systems and understanding their architecture
        • Designing simulation and emulation environments with timing constraints
        • Working with internal development and hacking teams
        • Generate a testing plan for products
        • Formal testing in compliance with safety and cybersecurity standards
        • In the future, the possibility to become a team leader as the automation team grows

         

        Requirements:

        • Relevant technical degree– A must
        •  Hands-on experience with embedded systems – A must
        •  Low level and driver development – A must
        •  Experience with formal cybersecurity methodology and design – preferred
        •  Familiarity with encryption techniques – preferred
        •  Familiarity with RISC architecture – preferred
        •  Experience with hard real-time application development – preferred
        •  Experience with ARM development – preferred
        •  Experience with safety-critical systems – preferred
        •  Experience with automotive systems – preferred

        Location

        Ramle, Israel

         

        Apply