In this role you will provide software security test quality assurance support to software development teams. This role will ensure that SW scrum teams follow the defined software security development Lifecyle process and conformance to related regulations and related industry standards. As a member of the software test & QA department, you will work with the team to implement continuous improvement to the software security process, monitor the health of implemented software systems and provide guidance to scrum teams. As a key member of the software test & QA department, the individual in this role will be responsible for ensuring compliance to Dyson software security quality policies and procedures.
We work in a supportive environment where the team embraces new techniques to improve itself and grow capability. We’re looking for someone who shares this ethic, expresses a desire to develop Security test strategies across different platforms (Lighting, Environmental, Hair and Robotics). You must be aware of SW verification methodologies and techniques, ideally with a background in Security testing, comfortable with high-level design and discussions with Developers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implementing, testing, and operating advanced software security techniques in compliance with technical reference architecture
- Perform on-going software security pen-test, code review activities to improve software security, both automated and manual to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in IOT consumer products.
- Define pen-test methodologies with a combination of automated and manual tools.
- Agree the desired Security Level with the organisation, reviewing Requirements to build Tests
- Build Automated systems to support continuous testing and analysis of nightly builds
- Contribute to the design, development, implementation, and integration of Offensive Cyber Operations tools against platforms, payloads & systems
- Proactively identify security risk, provide engineering designs for new software solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities
- Work in a SAFe Agile team across a global organisation
- Consult team members on software secure coding practices
- Develop a familiarity with new tools and best practices
Qualifications, skills and behaviours:
- Cyber security, including penetration, security posture assessment, cloud security assessment, IOT security, vulnerability analysis, risk assessment and so on related experience
- Experience using scan / attack / assess tools and techniques
- Competency in at least one scripting or coding language, python, C, C++
- In-depth knowledge with wireless protocols, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. JTAG and USB
- Proficiency in Security concepts for IOT, Linux and RTOS Operating Systems
- Test Management Systems, Jira, Confluence, Stash, Git, Bamboo
- Providing critical input at all stages of design and development of a new feature
- Persistent nature, inquisitive attitude and results driven.
- Creative and product focussed ability to generate numerous concepts for new technologies
- >3 years software quality or software test relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree in computer engineering / Electronic Engineering, or related fields.
- Knowledge of software in IOT products, such as embedded, app, cloud and so on.
- Experience in regulated environment, such as ISO, IEC, FDA and so on standards,
- Experience working in with Agile software development, Devops environment
- Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skill, and ability to work independently and in teams.
- Able to work in fast-paced environment and delivery quality under minimal supervision
- Able to understand software security development Lifecyle.
- Good understanding of statistical process control. Able to select, define, and apply product and process metrics and analytical techniques, and communicate results.
- Advance with CREST certified
Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.
Skills Required
- Experience in cyber security including penetration testing, posture assessment, cloud/IOT security, vulnerability and risk assessment.
- Experience using scan/attack/assess tools and techniques (automated and manual).
- Competency in at least one scripting or coding language: Python, C, or C++.
- In-depth knowledge of wireless protocols and interfaces: Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, JTAG, USB.
- Proficiency in security concepts for IoT, Linux, and RTOS operating systems.
- Familiarity with Test Management and DevOps tools: Jira, Confluence, Stash, Git, Bamboo.
- >3 years software quality or software test relevant experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field.
- Knowledge of software in IoT products (embedded, app, cloud).
- Experience in regulated environments and standards (ISO, IEC, FDA etc.).
- Experience working in Agile/SAFe and DevOps environments.
- Strong attention to detail, communication skills, ability to work independently and in teams.
- Understanding of software security development lifecycle and statistical process control/metrics.
- CREST certification (advanced CREST knowledge/certified).
Dyson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Dyson and has not been reviewed or approved by Dyson.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision offerings are broad, paired with company‑paid life and disability coverage, plus EAP, backup care, and wellness incentives. Employer‑funded healthcare dollars and premium‑discount or Lifestyle Spending Account options further enhance coverage value.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is consistently advertised on U.S. postings. This provides predictable retirement support across roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing programs, commuter benefits, and notable product discounts supplement core coverage. Wellness incentives and a Lifestyle Spending Account expand lifestyle support beyond medical plans.
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What We Do
At Dyson we are focused on solving the problems that others have ignored; solving them first using our technology and ingenuity. In order to achieve this we need to pioneer technologies that are different and authentic. This is the core of what we do and who we are. We must strive to create the future, every single day by developing new things, different things, things that go against the grain with a diverse and global team of ingenious minds. Dyson employs over 14,000 people and is present in more than 80 countries. And while we are growing fast we want Dyson to remain a start-up in spirit with the freedom of experimentation and learning, constantly reinventing our products as well as reinventing how we work, how we sell and how we support our owners. At the same time we are working through the James Dyson Foundation, James Dyson Award and Dyson Institute to inspire future engineers and pioneering a new approach to engineering education. Underlining everything we do in this diverse environment is the need to always show respect, supporting each other as one team to overcome whatever challenges we encounter. We drive empowerment, development and equality in an inclusive environment for our people around the world. The future doesn’t just happen, we look to make it happen, to achieve leaps through pioneering new ideas
