Upstream is looking for a talented Senior Security Researcher to join the Research team and take part in unique cybersecurity research for the mobility domain.
As a Senior Security Researcher you will be responsible for researching multiple domains in the Automotive, AI, API, IoT and Mobility ecosystems, work closely with our domain researchers, data-scientists, development teams, as well as work with customers to build a cutting edge cybersecurity product at Upstream.
This role is full-time and is Israel based.
Responsibilities- AI Security - research LLM and MCP based attack methods
- API Security – research API vulnerabilities and attack methods.
- Research the Automotive Cybersecurity ecosystem: Automotive protocols - Both in-vehicle and external vehicle communications, Vehicle Architectures, Device research - Hardware, reverse-engineering, vulnerability research.
- Mobility IoT Security - research IoT protocols and devices for vulnerabilities and attack methods.
- Develop cyber-attack detection techniques and methodologies.
- Develop research tools and technologies.
- At least 4 years of experience as a security researcher
- University B.Sc or equivalent technological military service
- Network / Application security experience
- Experience in API security research
- Experience in IoT - an advantage
- Experience in Python or any other high-level programming language
- Experience in C/C++ or any other low-level programming language
- Experience with embedded devices and automotive systems - an advantage
- Experience in reverse engineering - an advantage
- Motivated, fast learner, and independent
- Out of the box thinking style and ability to analyze complex systems
- A team player, excellent collaboration skills
Upstream is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Skills Required
- At least 4 years of experience as a security researcher
- University B.Sc or equivalent technological military service
- Network / Application security experience
- Experience in API security research
- Experience in Python or any other high-level programming language
- Experience in C/C++ or any other low-level programming language
What We Do
Upstream delivers a cloud-based, AI-powered data management platform purpose-built for connected vehicles, smart mobility, and IoT ecosystem. The Upstream Platform transforms fragmented, distributed mobility data into centralized, structured, and contextualized data lakes, unlocking its full potential. By leveraging this data, Upstream empowers customers with advanced, AI-driven applications across various use cases, including proactive after-sales quality, cybersecurity detection and response (XDR), misuse detection, observability, usage-based insurance, and more. Upstream’s customers include some of the world’s leading automotive OEMs, suppliers, and others, protecting millions of vehicles.
