Group Manager Cybersecurity — Engineer the Future of Safe, Intelligent Robotic Systems (human)
Metzingen, Germany
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Group Manager Cybersecurity — Engineer the Future of Safe, Intelligent Robotic Systems (human)
Neura Robotics • Metzingen
Shape the Future of Human-Robot Collaboration
In the Software Department, you're shaping robotic solutions that redefine human-machine collaboration. You'll work with cutting-edge technology, setting industry-changing standards. Not only will you help develop our solutions, but you'll also set new trends and drive innovations forward. In an agile and interdisciplinary team, you'll engage in exciting projects. With clear Scrum processes like daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and reviews, you remain flexible and efficient. Collaborating closely with other departments allows you to create software solutions that are both technically advanced and practically effective. Here, you'll find an environment where creativity and technological excellence go hand in hand. If you're eager to turn ideas into reality and enjoy taking technology to the next level, the Software Development Team at NEURA offers the perfect challenge for you.
- Full-time
Metzingen
At the heart of product innovation and development, our Systems Engineering Department transforms market demands into safe, certifiable, and competitive solutions and architectures. By collaborating closely with software, hardware, safety, and certification teams, we ensure every product meets the highest standards while adapting to fast-evolving market needs. Our mission is to enable seamless human-robot collaboration and deliver solutions that are safe, compliant, and ready for the future. Join us to shape the next generation of human-robot systems by owning system-level requirements, integration, and alignment, with architectural responsibilities as needed. If you thrive in cross-functional teamwork and technical excellence, you’ll find extraordinary opportunities with us.
• Build & Lead: Recruit, develop, and retain a cybersecurity team across Embedded/Robotics and Cloud/NeuraVerse verticals; grow from the current 2-person base. Own performance management, OKRs, and career development for all direct reports.
• Governance & Compliance: Own risk acceptance and compliance decisions independently from delivery timelines. Serve as primary contact to BSI under NIS2/BSIG § 38 (management accountability, direct escalation path to CTO/CEO). Drive full CRA, NIS2, EU AI Act, and Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 compliance roadmap including SBOM, vulnerability disclosure, and patch lifecycle.
• End-to-End Architecture: Own security architecture from hardware root-of-trust through encrypted robot-to-cloud communication: secure boot, HSM/TPM, firmware signing, EtherCAT/CAN/TSN hardening, RTOS/ROS 2 security; Kubernetes, IAM, API gateways, zero-trust, OTA pipeline. Drive IEC 62443 product security lifecycle (Parts 4-1, 4-2) and SSDLC integration.
• Safety–Security Sync: Coordinate with Functional Safety Engineering on interdependencies per IEC 63074; ensure cybersecurity measures strengthen—never compromise—SIL/PL claims. Represent cybersecurity in HARA reviews where cyber threats constitute hazard causes.
• People Manager & HandsOn: 5+ years in cybersecurity engineering; minimum 3 years direct team leadership with demonstrable outcomes in hiring, performance management, and retention. Managing a team is the primary deliverable of this role.
• The Hybrid Edge: Hands-on technical depth in both embedded/OT security (secure boot, HSM/TPM, firmware update, EtherCAT/CAN/TSN) and cloud security (Kubernetes, IaC, API security, secrets management). Not one or the other.
• Regulatory Ownership: Proven end-to-end ownership of a compliance program (IEC 62443, CRA, NIS2, or equivalent)—not advisory participation. Deep knowledge of IEC 62443 (4-1, 4-2), NIST CSF, STRIDE/LINDDUN threat modeling, OWASP, fuzz testing, and SSDLC integration.
• Startup Mindset: You balance defense-in-depth rigor with the speed of a scaling robotics company. Pragmatic, risk-informed decisions under time pressure. Track record of building structure in ambiguous environments; scale-up experience strongly preferred.
• Certifications & Differentiators: CISSP, GICSP, or OSCP highly valued. Background in robotics, industrial automation, automotive (ISO/SAE 21434), or IIoT security is a strong differentiator. Familiarity with IEC 63074 and ISO/PAS 8800:2024 (AI security) is a plus.
What you can look forward to
Creative Freedom and Agility
Enjoy a dynamic, self-reliant work culture with flat hierarchies, flexible hours, and 30 vacation days. Ideal for those seeking an inspiring professional setting, whether you're starting out or an experienced exec.
Passion for Winning
A passionate and highly skilled team of international experts aiming to redefine robot assistants.
Attractive Compensation
Enjoy a competitive salary package along with exclusive employee discounts.
One Team
Whether it's a summer party or company town hall meetings, we celebrate our successes together.
Professional Growth
Support for your personal and professional development.
Our values. The cornerstones of our success.
We are a team. We strive to achieve great things by promoting the success of our colleagues and partners.
We strive for technological progress in order to give people back their valuable time for enjoyable activities.
We strive to revolutionize the world of robotics by pushing the boundaries of technology every day.
We live a high level of appreciation through open communication and transparency.
We do our best to always be two steps ahead. We achieve this through empowerment, freedom of action and personal responsibility.
People are at the center of everything we do.
Our Location
Our headquarters in Metzingen and Riederich are the heart of our company. It's not just home to our offices, but also our production facilities, Academy, logistics, and Tech Labs—all working together to turn ideas into reality. Riederich itself is a small, peaceful town, just a kilometer away from Metzingen, a city with its own unique character. Metzingen is globally renowned as Outlet City, attracting visitors from all over the world. Here, you can enjoy exclusive designer stores in a relaxed and charming setting. The city also offers a variety of restaurants, cafés, and a down-to-earth Swabian coziness—perfect for unwinding after work.
Our application process
We ensure a transparent and efficient process and look forward to getting to know you during the application process.
Your insight into our daily work
Unsere Mission
"Our goal was to develop the world's first cognitive robot that can work with people, learn from them and provide them with targeted support. And that is exactly what we have achieved. But there is much more to come!"