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Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

R&D Software/Systems Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

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We are searching for the best talent for a Cybersecurity Software Engineer, to be in Santa Clara, CA.

Purpose: We are looking for an early in career Software Engineer who would help improve the software cybersecurity of our product. The position requires understanding of cybersecurity controls and deliverables, knowledge of C++ preferably in a Linux environment, and the ability to work closely with other software engineers as well as multi-functionally. The successful candidate is self-motivated, curious, and has the desire to bring the essential and best in class cybersecurity controls and implementations into the medical field.

You will be responsible for:

• Designing, implementing, and testing software solutions for cybersecurity controls.
• Defining software cybersecurity requirements and detailing the software design of the product based on cybersecurity requirements.
• Performing software code reviews and design reviews with a cyber-lens.
• Performing periodic risk assessment of security vulnerabilities in software for the product by identifying and analyzing software vulnerabilities
• Developing recommendations to mitigate security risks in product software.
• Developing product software using C++ and scripting languages such as bash in an FDA regulated environment.
• Actively collaborating with cross-functional product partners including Product Security, systems, test and service teams.
• Adhering to organization and product level quality processes outlined in the Quality Management System.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• BS or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent field.
• 2+ years of software development and testing experience.
• 2+ years of experience with software development using C++.
• 1+ years of experience implementing software controls for product/IOT cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts such as encryption, authentication and authorization.
• Working knowledge of Linux Ubuntu and understanding security controls provided by the operating system.
• Experience of working with multi-threaded applications.
• Familiarity with shell scripting languages including bash.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• MS/MEng in Cybersecurity, or similar field.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and Dev-Sec-Ops tools and processes.
• Experience working with Agile methodology as an individual contributor.
• Experience analyzing security risks from sources such as penetration testing, threat modeling, vulnerability management etc.

Other Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestic US and Internationally, with overnight stay.
• Ability to work onsite at the J&J office in Santa Clara, CA.

The expected base pay range for this position is $89,000 to $143,750.

For the California Bay Area, the anticipated base pay range for this position is $103,000 to $165,600.

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year.
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year.
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

This job posting is anticipated to close on 4/30/25 The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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