Cybersecurity Software Engineer

About The Role

Applied is looking for a new grad Cybersecurity Engineer passionate about building security into vehicle platforms from the ground up. You will join the security team to help strengthen the vehicle platform's security architecture across multiple platforms, with support and mentorship from senior engineers.

At Applied Intuition, You Will

• Contribute to security assessments for existing and new products.
• Support the design and implementation of secure boot processes for embedded devices, ensuring the integrity and authenticity of firmware and software during boot-up.
• Partner with hardware engineers to integrate HSM solutions into embedded systems, learning about robust encryption, key management, and secure cryptographic operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, hardware, QA, product) to integrate security throughout the product development lifecycle.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• BS/MS degree (completed or in progress) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, graduating by December 2026 or Summer 2027.
• Coursework, internship, research, or project experience in cybersecurity, embedded systems, or a related area.
• Foundational understanding of cryptographic principles, protocols, and algorithms.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in embedded systems development, such as C, C++, Python.
• Exposure to security frameworks or compliance standards through coursework or projects (e.g., FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria) is a plus.
• Strong curiosity about cybersecurity and eagerness to develop expertise in secure boot, HSM integration, and BSP work.
• 1+ year of experience in any field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Have

• Internship, research, or project experience with automotive embedded systems, ECUs, in-vehicle networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet), or automotive protocols like AUTOSAR.
• Exposure to automotive security standards such as ISO/SAE 21434 or UNECE WP.29.
• Familiarity with vehicle diagnostics protocols (OBD-II, UDS) or OTA update mechanisms.
• CTF participation, security research, or personal projects in embedded or IoT security.