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Security Engineer (Purple Team)
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About Applied Intuition
We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments.
Meet our engineers on the Vehicle OS team!
Vehicle OS is a flexible suite of products that help vehicle manufacturers develop, deploy, and update complete vehicle software and AI applications. Learn more about what the team is building, the team culture, and why it’s one of the most exciting projects at Applied Intuition.
About the role
Applied is looking for a multifaceted Product Security Engineer, Purple Team member, who can play a crucial role in ensuring the security and integrity of our products, particularly focusing on our Vehicle OS, Self Driving Systems, and Over-The-Air (OTA) and remote command center backend systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, primarily playing the role of offensive security engineer and recommending defensive techniques to enhance the security of our products.
At Applied Intuition, you will:
- Review, assess, and audit vehicle software platform code to identify security vulnerabilities using automated tests and tooling.
- Lead security verification and validation (V&V) initiatives and serve as the point of contact for all security V&V activities.
- Set up benches for penetration tests and risk assessments in an automotive environment.
- Take a hands-on approach to security by implementing fixes for identified vulnerabilities where appropriate, while coordinating with core software teams to drive long-term remediation of high-impact issues.
- Help in designing a secure vehicle software platform, connected vehicle architecture, and connected autonomous vehicles architecture.
- Conduct hands-on security testing and perform risk assessments to prioritize security bugs and threats.
- Compare mitigation strategies and prioritize mitigation efforts based on the risk.
- Work with Applied's different business units to develop secure automotive products (Vehicle OS, SDS) in line with ISO 21434 process requirements and UN R155 technical specifications.
- Work with software, security, and system & safety engineering to implement, identify, and advance security at Applied Intuition.
- Work with Applied's customers to deliver secure automotive products.
We're looking for someone who has:
- A good understanding of embedded systems and how software interacts with hardware.
- Strong experience in penetration testing or hands-on security assessment of embedded systems.
- Good technical knowledge of Linux or QNX internals.
- Security expertise in one or more of the following: C, C++, x86, ARM, cryptography, or exploit development.
- Experience with network security(firewall configurations, ssh authentication).
- Proficiency in programming with C/C++ or Python.
- A solid understanding of hardware security primitives, including secure boot, key management, and cryptographic accelerators.
- Experience with security tooling, including vulnerability databases and automated fuzzing frameworks (e.g., AFL, libFuzzer, or specialized automotive tools).
- Proficiency in code auditing and vulnerability research using both manual and automated testing tools.
- Experience performing formal risk assessments and the ability to prioritize mitigations based on risk levels.
- The ability to act as a technical lead and coordinate security projects between internal teams and external customers.
Nice to have:
- Experience in an automotive security environment and familiarity with protocols like CAN, Automotive Ethernet, and UDS.
- Understanding of automotive chips (SoCs/MCUs) and hardware security principles.
- Familiarity with automotive standards such as ISO 21434 and UN R155.
- Knowledge of Android Security or other embedded operating systems.
- Background in securing Hardware Security Modules (HSM) and Trusted Execution Environments (TEE).
Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.
Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.
Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $150,000 - $220,000 USD annually.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.
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Security Architect
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About Applied Intuition
We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments.
About the role
As a Security Architect at Applied Intuition, you will lead the design and implementation of cybersecurity architectures for next-generation automotive systems, ensuring compliance with ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity engineering standards and UN Regulations 155/156 requirements. Working alongside embedded and application security engineers, you will establish security controls spanning silicon hardware, embedded systems, POSIX system, networks, and cloud infrastructure for automotive platforms. This role requires deep technical expertise in automotive cybersecurity frameworks, hands-on experience with secure development lifecycle (SDL) processes, and the ability to translate regulatory requirements into implementable security architectures.
At Applied Intuition, you will:
- Develop cybersecurity architectures compliant with ISO/SAE 21434 engineering requirements and UN R155 Cybersecurity Management System (CSMS) mandates across all vehicle lifecycle phases (concept, development, production, operation, decommissioning)
- Implement UN R156-compliant Software Update Management Systems (SUMS) with secure OTA update mechanisms, cryptographic verification, and version control for automotive ECUs
- Conduct threat analysis and risk assessments (TARA) per ISO 21434 Annex C requirements, addressing 69 attack vectors identified in UN R155 Annex 5
- Design hardware-rooted security controls for automotive SoCs including secure boot, hardware security modules (HSM), and TEE implementations
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure Tier 1/Tier 2 component security meets ISO 21434 supply chain requirements and UN R155 post-production obligations
- Develop automotive-specific security requirements for AI/ML systems in autonomous driving platforms, addressing model integrity and adversarial attack prevention
We're looking for someone who has:
- 7+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying security solutions for embedded automotive systems, with proven expertise in:
- Automotive communication protocol security (CAN bus hardening, Ethernet intrusion detection)
- Cryptographic engineering for resource-constrained environments (ECC optimization, post-quantum crypto prototyping)
- Proficiency in automotive security toolchains:
- Embedded debug tools (JTAG, UART, Trace32)
- Vehicle network analysis (Vector CANoe, Wireshark dissectors for SOME/IP)
- ECU flashing and diagnostic tools (ODX/PDX scripting, UDS exploit development)
- Strong systems programming skills in C/C++/Rust for bare-metal and RTOS environments, with experience in:
- Secure over-the-air update implementations
- Real-time intrusion detection systems for vehicle networks
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical security initiatives, including:
- Threat modeling for complex automotive architectures
- Security code reviews for safety-critical embedded software
- Mentoring junior engineers in secure coding practices
- Familiarity with automotive development workflows:
- AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive security components
Nice to have:
- Contributions to open-source automotive security projects (e.g., OpenXC, SavvyCAN)
- Experience with autonomous vehicle sensor security (LiDAR/Camera spoofing countermeasures)
- Background in hardware security evaluation (glitching, fault injection, TEMPEST)
- Development of vehicle-specific penetration testing rigs (CAN bus injectors, ECU emulators)
- Public research on automotive vulnerabilities (CVEs, conference presentations, whitepapers)
- Secure boot implementation and hardware-rooted trust chains (HSM provisioning, TEE architectures)
- Reverse engineering and vulnerability research on automotive firmware (ARM Cortex-M/R, QNX, AUTOSAR)
- Experience with hardware security module integration
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for ECU software with SBOM generation
- Familiarity with Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) security testing
Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.
Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.
Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $197,400 - $292,393 USD annually.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.
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Embedded Security Engineer
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About Applied Intuition
We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments.
About the role
Applied is looking for a multifaceted Embedded Security Engineer who can evangelize embedded security. This position requires a broad set of security skills to improve our vehicle platform’s embedded security architecture and will lead implementation across multiple platforms.
At Applied Intuition, you will:
- Assess and guide security for existing and new products
- Lead efforts in establishing and maintaining secure boot processes for embedded devices, ensuring the integrity and authenticity of firmware and software components during boot-up sequences.
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate and manage HSM solutions within embedded systems, ensuring robust encryption, key management, and secure cryptographic operations.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, hardware engineers, quality assurance, and product management, to integrate security into the entire product development lifecycle.
We're looking for someone who has:
- MS/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in product or cybersecurity security engineering role
- Expertise in secure boot processes, HSM integration, and BSP maintenance for embedded devices.
- Strong understanding of cryptographic principles, protocols, and algorithms
- Expertise in programming languages commonly used in embedded systems development (e.g., C, C++, Python)
- Familiarity with industry-standard security frameworks, protocols, and compliance requirements (e.g., FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria)
Nice to have:
- Proven experience working with automotive embedded systems, including Electronic Control Units (ECUs), in-vehicle networks (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet), and automotive-specific protocols (e.g., AUTOSAR)
- Familiarity with automotive security standards and guidelines such as ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP.29, and the Automotive Cybersecurity Best Practices published by organizations like SAE International and Auto-ISAC
- Knowledge of vehicle diagnostics protocols (e.g., OBD-II, UDS) and Over-The-Air (OTA) update mechanisms used in automotive embedded systems, including security considerations for remote software updates and maintenance
Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.
Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.
Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $150,000 - $242,000 USD annually.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.
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