# Staff Software Engineer - Vehicle & Hardware Security at Pronto

- Company: Pronto
- What the company does: Comodidad, rapidez y seguridad en cada trayecto. Descarga Pronto, la app 100% mexicana de viajes, y muévete por tu ciudad en minutos. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: http://www.tuprontomx.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $224K to $284K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-21
- Apply by: 2026-12-05
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pronto/jobs/8907609002?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/pronto-staff-software-engineer-vehicle-and-hardware-security/

## About the role

As a Staff Software Engineer focused on Vehicle & Hardware Security, you’ll own the security of the systems that make our vehicles operate safely, from in-vehicle networks and ECU firmware to secure boot and over-the-air updates. You’ll serve as the senior security partner to our vehicle engineering teams while helping set the technical direction and operating cadence for the broader security team. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 7+ years of experience in security engineering, including at least 3 years working in automotive, embedded systems, or industrial IoT security
- Hands-on experience with automotive communication protocols including CAN/CAN-FD and UDS
- Experience with automotive security testing tools such as SocketCAN, CANoe, Kayak, or equivalent tooling
- Production experience securing OTA firmware or software update systems
- Experience with secure boot, code signing, firmware integrity, and rollback protection
- Working knowledge of ISO/SAE 21434 and how automotive cybersecurity requirements integrate into the software and hardware development lifecycle

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Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/pronto-staff-software-engineer-vehicle-and-hardware-security/